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MF02 WKN

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,410 mi
Last recorded113,410 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 113,410 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 98,412 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 83,004 miles

rear tyres starting to perish and slightly distorted on inner tread

Fail 29 Nov 2016 83,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres starting to perish and slightly distorted on inner tread

Pass 7 Dec 2015 78,598 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 78,598 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 75,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 75,163 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 67,767 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 67,764 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 62,700 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 62,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,479 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 58,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 56,129 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 56,128 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2007 51,403 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 51,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 May 2006 45,375 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 WKN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WKN, 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 WKN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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