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MT02 WZF

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

117,904 mi
Last recorded117,904 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 WZF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 117,904 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 111,346 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 106,001 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 106,001 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 101,525 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 101,525 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 92,801 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 92,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 86,610 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 86,610 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 82,018 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 82,018 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2015 77,090 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2015 77,090 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 73,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 73,245 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 67,144 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 59,088 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,761 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT FOGLIGHT INOPERATIVE

Fail 1 Mar 2012 55,598 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

NEARSIDE FRONT FOGLIGHT INOPERATIVE

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 49,716 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,105 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 33,802 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 28,739 miles

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 11 May 2006 22,633 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 WZF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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