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MH02 EOX

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,415 mi
Last recorded162,415 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 EOX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 162,415 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 162,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 153,908 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 153,852 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 142,429 miles

advise n/s/f +o/s/f tyres getting low on tread

advise play in n/s/r bottom tie bar bush

advise rear brake pads low

advise slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Nov 2015 128,454 miles

ADVISE N/S/R LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

ADVISE SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Fail 28 Nov 2015 128,454 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ADVISE N/S/R LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

ADVISE SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 117,042 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 117,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 108,077 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 101,026 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 88,934 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 79,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 79,922 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 70,323 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 May 2010 70,323 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)

Fail 12 May 2009 62,625 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 May 2009 62,625 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 55,383 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 55,383 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 50,293 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 38,181 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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MH02 EOX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MH02 EOX, 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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MH02 EOX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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