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MT02 HJX

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,408 mi
Last recorded128,408 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 HJX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 128,408 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 120,765 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 113,963 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 105,929 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 99,379 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 95,084 miles

rear brake disc and pads need cleaning and pads refaced not touching disc

Fail 27 Aug 2013 95,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake disc and pads need cleaning and pads refaced not touching disc

vehicle overheated fan not coming in fixed problem

Pass 30 Jul 2012 92,563 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 92,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 98,942 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 75,228 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 75,208 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Frt fog lamps not working.

Fail 22 Jun 2009 75,205 miles

Nearside Outer brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Inner brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

215/45 r17 91w.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Frt fog lamps not working.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 69,778 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 64,438 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 56,739 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 HJX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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