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MF02 LJJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,171 mi
Last recorded108,171 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 LJJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 108,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 108,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 104,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2018 104,648 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spare wheel well (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 99,197 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 99,104 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 95,287 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 95,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 81,628 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 81,515 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust heat gard insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2014 68,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres are perished around inner edge of tread.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 62,451 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 56,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre has a small cut less than 25mm on the inner sidewall which does not reach the ply or cord

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2011 50,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2010 46,051 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 44,707 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 39,797 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,797 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 31,946 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 25,913 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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MF02 LJJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 82,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF02 LJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MF02 LJJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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