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ML02 USW

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,871 mi
Last recorded132,871 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 132,871 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 132,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick And offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 123,166 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 123,100 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 115,022 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 115,022 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2016 100,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 95,132 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Various suspension components corroded on the front and rear of vehicle

Fail 22 Sep 2015 95,132 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Various suspension components corroded on the front and rear of vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2014 92,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE DEVOID OF TREAD AND REQUIRES CHECKING

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 92,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE DEVOID OF TREAD AND REQUIRES CHECKING

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 89,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 86,605 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 82,657 miles

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

front and rear corroded and lipped

Fail 13 Sep 2011 82,657 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front and rear corroded and lipped

Pass 29 Jul 2010 75,472 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 69,582 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 69,582 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 61,530 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 53,624 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 53,618 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 46,226 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 USW is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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