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MF02 MHE

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,918 mi
Last recorded109,918 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 109,918 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to see (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Fail 7 May 2016 110,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to see (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 2 May 2015 103,201 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 99,386 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 94,084 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 89,327 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 83,083 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 83,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2010 76,761 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front wheel binding

Pass 27 Apr 2009 70,497 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres scrubbing off on inside edge

Pass 1 May 2008 63,791 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)

Pass 1 May 2007 58,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2006 49,712 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 MHE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MHE, 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 MHE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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