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ML02 XXT

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,063 mi
Last recorded125,063 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 125,063 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Front Wheel has slight restrictive movement.

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sub frame. (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 125,053 miles

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

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Front Wheel has slight restrictive movement.

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sub frame. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 113,660 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2017 113,650 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 105,692 miles

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

nearside sill corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2015 103,571 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Fail 21 Apr 2015 103,571 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2014 101,106 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 9 Apr 2013 98,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 94,531 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 94,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front tyre worn slightly more inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2011 87,730 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre tread lifting and worn on the inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2011 87,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre tread lifting and worn on the inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2010 78,402 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 78,402 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 66,079 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn inner edge but razed tread

wipers poor

Pass 18 Apr 2008 54,927 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,564 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 31,320 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 XXT is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XXT, 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 XXT is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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