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MF02 LJU

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,357 mi
Last recorded148,357 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 LJU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 148,357 miles

Rear suspension components has corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2021 148,356 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear suspension components has corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2020 146,485 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 143,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 141,199 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 141,195 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 138,495 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 133,047 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 129,854 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 129,854 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 129,743 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 129,741 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 122,027 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 114,515 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 107,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 107,125 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 99,599 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 91,629 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 84,536 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 77,964 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 69,656 miles

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

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

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 LJU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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