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MT02 WYY

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,653 mi
Last recorded158,653 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 158,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 158,003 miles

Rear Gearbox mounting defective diff has play on the rubber bush mounting ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 141,115 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 145,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside and Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2018 145,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside and Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 132,608 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Unable to view brake pads

Pass 21 Jun 2016 122,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 122,922 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 107,896 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2014 96,278 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on insides

Fail 30 May 2014 96,209 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on insides

Pass 10 Jun 2013 88,092 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 80,967 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 72,313 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 72,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 64,314 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 64,191 miles

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

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

offside rear brake disc inner rusty allround and slightly pitted

offside rear service brake slight judder

Pass 19 Jun 2009 55,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 47,313 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 39,224 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,859 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 WYY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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