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MK02 DVP

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,955 mi
Last recorded97,955 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 DVP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 97,955 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,025 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 93,025 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 88,693 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 84,793 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING!

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 80,980 miles

BOTH FRONT TYERS LOW ON INNER EDGES!

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW!

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING!

Pass 30 May 2012 75,663 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 75,663 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 69,619 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 69,619 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 62,512 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 57,260 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 52,172 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 46,209 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 46,209 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake poor efficiency on nsr

no. plates stuck over top of other plates

Pass 22 May 2006 39,528 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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MK02 DVP is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK02 DVP, 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 MK02 DVP registered?

MK02 DVP is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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