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MT02 AMK

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,543 mi
Last recorded181,543 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 AMK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 181,543 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 172,460 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 172,460 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 160,052 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 159,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 148,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 148,233 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 138,314 miles

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

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

n/s front inner sidewall cut but not to cords

Pass 27 Mar 2013 132,122 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 124,221 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 111,916 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 99,583 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 99,583 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 88,975 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 76,868 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 76,868 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 67,912 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 56,340 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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MT02 AMK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige 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 MT02 AMK, 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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MT02 AMK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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