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MH02 MEV

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,776 mi
Last recorded156,776 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 156,776 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 156,772 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 146,338 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 135,643 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on the inside edge

items removed from drivers view before test

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 128,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 123,797 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 118,022 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 109,243 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 99,312 miles

All tyres wall damage

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 99,312 miles

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

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

All tyres wall damage

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 88,945 miles

N/S/F headlamp aim borderline

N/S/R tyre getting low on tread

O/S/R tyre getting low on tread

Fail 23 Jul 2009 88,772 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S/F headlamp aim borderline

N/S/R tyre getting low on tread

Noise from front brakes when brake tested

Noise on O/S/R brakes when handbrake tested

O/S/R tyre getting low on tread

Pass 24 Jul 2008 77,734 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 65,907 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 50,899 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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MH02 MEV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MEV, 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 MEV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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