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ML02 UTA

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,263 mi
Last recorded114,263 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 UTA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 114,263 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 113,259 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 110,403 miles

underfloor CHASIS has surface corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2019 110,068 miles

EXHAUST HAS CORROSION

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH WEAK

UNDERFLOOR CHASIS HAS CORROSION

Fail 12 Apr 2019 110,068 miles

EXHAUST HAS CORROSION

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH WEAK

UNDERFLOOR CHASIS HAS CORROSION

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPERS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 107,844 miles

both front fog lamps don t work

both front suspension arms rear bush weak

Fail 21 Apr 2018 107,844 miles

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

both front fog lamps don t work

both front suspension arms rear bush weak

Pass 28 Apr 2017 106,760 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 31 Mar 2017 106,723 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 5 Apr 2016 102,487 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,801 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 89,041 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 89,041 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 81,999 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 75,230 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 65,433 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 54,642 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 43,824 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,059 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,837 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 19,881 miles

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

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 UTA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UTA, 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 UTA registered?

ML02 UTA is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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