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MK02 DXX

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,652 mi
Last recorded137,652 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 137,652 miles

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

front vehicle section heavy accident damages and poor repair work

Fail 1 Jul 2016 137,652 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides on inner edges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides and showing bald patches on inner edges (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel nut(s) missing both sides (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides and showing bald patches (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing both sides (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

front vehicle section heavy accident damages and poor repair work

Pass 2 Jun 2015 120,816 miles

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)

nearside front hub or suspension component may be benat as the balljoint angles are crooked

nearside rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Fail 1 Jun 2015 120,784 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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)

nearside front hub or suspension component may be benat as the balljoint angles are crooked

nearside rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2014 110,203 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 110,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

rear brake discs heavily coroded

Pass 20 May 2013 102,535 miles

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

both front tyre inner sidewalls splitting

Fail 17 May 2013 102,435 miles

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

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

both front tyre inner sidewalls splitting

Pass 24 May 2012 94,433 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 94,417 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 87,158 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 86,972 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2010 76,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2009 59,430 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 59,430 miles

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

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

o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 15 May 2008 53,902 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,764 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 45,764 miles

Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 38,124 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 DXX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DXX, 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 DXX registered?

MK02 DXX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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