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MH02 FAF

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,218 mi
Last recorded116,218 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 FAF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 116,218 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 109,547 miles

osf tyre inner edge wear

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2016 109,547 miles

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

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

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

osf tyre inner edge wear

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 100,608 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 99,312 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracking BAD

Fail 5 Sep 2014 99,307 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracking BAD

Pass 30 Aug 2013 96,171 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 92,543 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 92,520 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 89,066 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 85,339 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 81,727 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 77,289 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 72,306 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 57,729 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Sep 2006 57,729 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

stonechips in windscreen o/s and n/s

Pass 5 Sep 2005 43,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge,o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm,n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

stonechips in windscreen

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 FAF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MH02 FAF, 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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What year was MH02 FAF registered?

MH02 FAF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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