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MK02 XCU

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,865 mi
Last recorded108,865 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 XCU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 108,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake - Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 8 Aug 2018 108,865 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake - Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 2 Aug 2017 103,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 103,775 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 98,518 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 98,491 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure from inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre bald+worn+has a serious cracks (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn from the edges +tyre hasa serious cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 93,675 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,225 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall deterioated. Presenter advised.

Fail 28 Apr 2014 87,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 78,979 miles

Offside registration plate lamp illuminating upto 50%.

Fail 6 Jun 2012 78,979 miles

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

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

Offside registration plate lamp illuminating upto 50%.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 73,114 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 73,114 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre incorrect rotation.

Nearside rear tyre pressure was very low.

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

Offside rear tyre incorrect rotation.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 68,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers donot clean windscreen effectively.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 61,319 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 56,907 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 52,946 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 47,276 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 XCU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XCU, 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 XCU registered?

MK02 XCU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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