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MT02 ETL

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,596 mi
Last recorded113,596 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 ETL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 113,596 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 92,053 miles

Front two tyres slightly worn

Pass 5 Feb 2014 98,062 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2014 98,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

front brake discs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 90,074 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

rear and front windows tinted black

Fail 15 May 2012 90,074 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

rear and front windows tinted black

Pass 21 May 2011 84,375 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 78,130 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 71,402 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 71,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 64,486 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

slight fluxuation on nearside front brake

Pass 22 May 2007 56,927 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 56,927 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyres worn

Pass 18 May 2006 46,321 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 46,321 miles

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

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 ETL is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ETL, 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 MT02 ETL registered?

MT02 ETL is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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