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MK02 DXT

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,484 mi
Last recorded124,484 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 DXT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 124,484 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front exhaust flange corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2015 124,484 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front exhaust flange corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2014 115,218 miles

Bonnet stay clip broke.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight wear to rear suspension bushes.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 115,218 miles

Bonnet stay clip broke.

Slight wear to rear suspension bushes.

Pass 1 Jun 2013 106,977 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 96,862 miles

Bonnet stay insercure

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

N/S/R tyre is worn on inner edge.

Slight wear in rear bushes.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 84,814 miles

o/s front tyre splitting on inner sidewall

o/s rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

rear brake discs getting pitted

Pass 23 Jan 2010 75,040 miles

O/S Washer jet slightly blocked that still clears screen.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 64,447 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 48,644 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 36,536 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 DXT is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MK02 DXT, 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 DXT registered?

MK02 DXT is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 April 2002.

Is MK02 DXT safe to buy?

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