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ML02 OYP

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,765 mi
Last recorded170,765 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 OYP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 170,765 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 170,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 157,025 miles

O/S/F back plate missing

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 141,811 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 141,077 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Apr 2011 127,607 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 122,029 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 122,022 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 116,579 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 100,552 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 58,165 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 58,153 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 55,803 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 45,637 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 OYP 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 78.6%.

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 OYP, 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 OYP registered?

ML02 OYP is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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The MOT history for ML02 OYP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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