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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle
Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.
Slight corrosion underside of vehicle.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Slight corrosion underside of vehicle.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Slight corrosion: Exhaust, Rear Sub frame, Rear suspension arms, Rear anti roll bar.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall damaged
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear sub frame, Rear suspension arms, Rear anti roll bar.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre outer side wall damaged
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear Sub frame, Rear Suspension arms, Rear Anti roll bar.
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Slight corrosion: Exhaust, Rear sub frame, Rear suspension arms, Rear anti roll bar.
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Slight corrosion: Exhaust, Rear sub frame, Rear suspension arms, Rear anti roll bar.
under tray fitted obstructing some underside components
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre worn low to legal limit on inner edge 2mm
under tray fitted obstructing some underside components
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear sub-frame, Front & Rear suspension arms, Rear anti roll bar.
Engine & Floor covers fitted
Front brake discs worn
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake discs corroded
Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear sub frame, Rear anti roll bar
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine & Floor covers fitted
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake discs corroded
Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear sub frame, Rear anti roll bar
Engine & Floor covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion
Front Brake discs worn
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight corrosion; Exhaust
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine & Floor covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion
Front Brake discs worn
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight corrosion; Exhaust
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Slight corroosion: Exhaust, Rear anti roll bar
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Slight corroosion: Exhaust, Rear anti roll bar
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
no spare wheel
both front tyres worn on inner edges
front brake pads worn
rear n/s tyre worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MF02 LJN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 LJN, 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 LJN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2002.
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