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MF02 LJO

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

105,219 mi
Last recorded105,219 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 LJO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 105,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 103,238 miles

gemneral corrosion noticed and advice

Fail 30 Sep 2023 103,237 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

gemneral corrosion noticed and advice

Pass 29 Sep 2022 101,231 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Under body surface corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2022 101,231 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Under body surface corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2021 99,540 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 22 Sep 2020 97,179 miles

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

Rear Tyres slightly cracking outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2019 94,064 miles

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

front fog lights not working

Fail 30 Sep 2019 94,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front fog lights not working

Pass 10 Apr 2018 88,030 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

check and clean rear brakes

Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,317 miles

Nearside Front tyre splitting

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front bottom arms outer ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,001 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 80,001 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,541 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 70,670 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,499 miles

HYdraulic brake fluid below maximum level.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 65,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

HYdraulic brake fluid below maximum level.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 59,304 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

recommend wheel alignment check

Pass 31 Mar 2012 59,304 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

recommend wheel alignment check

Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,988 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,379 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,038 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 44,038 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 37,411 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 37,411 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2007 27,057 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 22,015 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 LJO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LJO, 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 LJO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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