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ML02 JRV

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,958 mi
Last recorded156,958 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 JRV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 156,958 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 140,260 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 130,350 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 125,748 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 122,210 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 114,559 miles

play in osr lower hub bush

slight play in nearside rear lower hub bush

Pass 14 Mar 2014 102,805 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 102,805 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 92,851 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 86,705 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 75,661 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 75,357 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 60,427 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 47,187 miles

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

slight cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 4 Jul 2008 38,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsr seatbelt not tested due to fitment of a childseat.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 38,876 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsr seatbelt not tested due to fitment of a childseat.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 31,982 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 25,227 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 JRV 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 83.3%.

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 JRV, 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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ML02 JRV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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