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MV02 XCU

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,659 mi
Last recorded148,659 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 XCU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 148,659 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 148,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 131,527 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 115,360 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 107,401 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 107,365 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 93,155 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiperblades worn

Fail 23 Jul 2008 93,153 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiperblades worn

Pass 23 May 2008 91,173 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 91,173 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 70,219 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 45,880 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 45,880 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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MV02 XCU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MV02 XCU, 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 MV02 XCU registered?

MV02 XCU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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