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ML02 JPY

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

183,638 mi
Last recorded183,638 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 JPY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 183,638 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 169,873 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 162,060 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 154,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint around catalic converter (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 147,927 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 135,700 miles

FLUID LEAKAGE O/S ENGINE BAY.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 124,921 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 124,921 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

1.rear brake pads wearing low 2,n/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge 3.slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2011 108,863 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 108,275 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 92,293 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 92,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2009 75,159 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 75,005 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 58,776 miles

1. n/s fronmt brake slightly tight. 2. n/s front tyre wearing on insid edge. 3. both rear tyres near legal limits. 4. rear brake pads becoming worn.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 48,105 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 33,872 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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ML02 JPY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ML02 JPY, 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 ML02 JPY registered?

ML02 JPY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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