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ML02 USV

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,135 mi
Last recorded106,135 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 106,135 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 106,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 96,640 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 96,624 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S AND N/S FRONT SPLIT (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S FRONT O/S AND N/S REAR (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE O/S AND N/S REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2016 87,529 miles

Nearside Rear deep cuts to sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2016 87,529 miles

Nearside Rear deep cuts to sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 83,410 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 79,800 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 74,881 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 22 May 2013 74,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 70,474 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 65,882 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,198 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 56,802 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 56,800 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,452 miles

Slight kerb damage to near side rear tyre,ok at time of MOT.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 45,065 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,824 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 USV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 USV, 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 USV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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