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ML02 JSU

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,216 mi
Last recorded108,216 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 108,216 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

undertray fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2023 108,215 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2022 106,713 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2022 106,707 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2021 105,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2020 103,944 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2019 101,684 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 99,288 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 96,945 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2017 96,926 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,905 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2016 93,861 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 85,958 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 85,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 82,151 miles

bonnet stay rod - securing clip missing

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,312 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 69,682 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 69,682 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 63,149 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,588 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 45,756 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 44,911 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,135 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,208 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 JSU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JSU, 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 JSU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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