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MV02 XDE

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,009 mi
Last recorded91,009 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 XDE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 91,009 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front seat belts removed/replaced with harnesses

Pass 26 Jan 2019 82,343 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 73,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 72,866 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded cooler pipes (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking cooler pipes (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 69,763 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 69,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2016 66,499 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 66,499 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort footbrake (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2015 64,063 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 64,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 62,348 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 59,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 59,655 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,410 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 53,242 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 53,242 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 47,474 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,336 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 42,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 36,409 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,342 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 21,655 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 17,169 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 17,159 miles

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

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 XDE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XDE, 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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MV02 XDE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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