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MK02 XCZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,318 mi
Last recorded189,318 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 189,318 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 189,152 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions +low+poor (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

general under body corrosion

oil sump corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 182,001 miles

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

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

both head light deteriorated

childseat fitted nsr

eml light on

front tyres low

nsr light cracked damage nsr bumper

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2015 178,654 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 169,440 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 153,275 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 137,719 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 122,964 miles

Slight leak on o/s/r shock absorber.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 106,388 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 89,294 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 77,073 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 65,552 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 65,552 miles

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

n/s rear tyre nearing legal limits

rear disc pads not clearly visable

Pass 17 Oct 2006 60,957 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 XCZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XCZ, 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 XCZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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