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MF02 XRX

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

192,364 mi
Last recorded192,364 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 192,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 188,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear boor corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 186,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front cut on inner side wall

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 182,340 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 182,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 177,850 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

general underbody chassis and component corrosion

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut in inner sidewall (advise replacement)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 177,850 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

general underbody chassis and component corrosion

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut in inner sidewall (advise replacement)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 172,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jan 2014 165,577 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 156,892 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 147,762 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Jan 2011 139,006 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 130,501 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 118,790 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 107,088 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 93,473 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 82,651 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear bushes slight play

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 XRX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XRX, 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 XRX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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