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MF02 MJU

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,403 mi
Last recorded136,403 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 136,403 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 129,243 miles

Floor covers fitted

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 129,243 miles

Floor covers fitted

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 121,835 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 108,406 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 108,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 101,614 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 95,970 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2014 91,320 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 87,887 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 87,887 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread area becoming out of shape

o/s/r tyre tread area becoming out of shape

Pass 1 May 2012 84,455 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 84,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 78,230 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2010 78,225 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre close to limit on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2009 76,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2008 72,850 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 72,850 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 69,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 65,363 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 65,363 miles

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

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

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 MJU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJU, 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 MJU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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