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MK02 DVR

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

163,879 mi
Last recorded163,879 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2024 163,879 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sub frame mounting strut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe mounting strut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 160,515 miles

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Diff bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bent Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bent Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 156,773 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strong Advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strong Advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 153,751 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Under-body of vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 153,751 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Under-body of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2019 145,924 miles

Front Front Fog lamps inoperative

Fail 30 Mar 2019 145,910 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front Fog lamps inoperative

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 140,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 140,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 136,588 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 132,948 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 127,750 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear lamp lense slight damage

Fail 31 Mar 2015 127,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear lamp lense slight damage

Pass 7 Apr 2014 123,571 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 123,394 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 118,840 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 118,838 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 112,933 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 108,493 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 103,598 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 103,598 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 100,001 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 10,000 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 96,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiper blades worn

Pass 14 Mar 2007 89,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 75,948 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 75,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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 DVR is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DVR, 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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MK02 DVR is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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