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MV02 XDJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,335 mi
Last recorded124,335 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 124,335 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 112,946 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 112,905 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 106,099 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 101,519 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 101,519 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F tyre inner edge scubbed

O/S/F tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 17 Apr 2013 96,840 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 18 Apr 2012 88,237 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 79,935 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 71,626 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 71,626 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 63,428 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 63,428 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 53,965 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 53,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Apr 2007 44,904 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 34,349 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 XDJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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