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MT02 WYW

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,113 mi
Last recorded99,113 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 99,113 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of certain components

Fail 2 Jul 2016 98,924 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear gaiter has slight leak of grease

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level low

Pass 20 Jun 2015 86,680 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 78,295 miles

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,620 miles

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

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

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

both front shockers slight weeping of oil

exhaust has slight surface corrosion

nearside front fog light inop

rear reg plate slighty worn

Pass 25 Jun 2012 66,789 miles

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

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

exhast surface corrosion noted

Fail 22 Jun 2012 66,784 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 60,329 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear registration plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 22 Jun 2011 60,329 miles

rear registration plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 15 Jun 2010 52,352 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 52,352 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,115 miles

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

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,834 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 27,635 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 21,116 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 WYW 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 73.3%.

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 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 WYW, 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 WYW is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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