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MK02 DYP

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,603 mi
Last recorded126,603 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2020 126,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both side (3.5 (a))

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached castle nut pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test and offside sat nav / mobile phone holder ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 29 Jan 2019 109,897 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 109,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 100,286 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 100,279 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working X2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 92,918 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 89,068 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 86,204 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 83,624 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 77,673 miles

offside rear parking brake performance low.

Pass 17 Dec 2011 74,255 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2011 74,255 miles

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

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 20 Dec 2010 71,542 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 69,406 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 64,319 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 59,598 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 59,929 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 44,919 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 DYP is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DYP, 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 DYP is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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