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MW02 JJF

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,553 mi
Last recorded173,553 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 JJF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 173,553 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged no sharp edges and offside front wing damaged no sharp edges

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle oil leak minor

Fail 29 Jul 2019 173,553 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper damaged no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged no sharp edges and offside front wing damaged no sharp edges

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle oil leak minor

Fail 7 Jun 2019 172,699 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 166,915 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 166,914 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2017 160,877 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 160,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2016 154,255 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 154,255 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 148,618 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 143,614 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)

Fail 20 May 2014 143,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 134,968 miles

O/S/R outer sidewall damage

Uneven wear to O/S/F tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2012 130,171 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 130,171 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 121,043 miles

Slight damage to near side rear outer sill.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 103,789 miles

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

Slight damage to near side rear outer sill and door.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 103,789 miles

Slight damage to near side rear outer sill and door.

Pass 29 May 2009 85,198 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 64,739 miles

near side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

off side front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge.

Pass 19 Dec 2006 47,218 miles

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

off side door mirror not standard

rear number plate becoming insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2005 24,766 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MW02 JJF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MW02 JJF, 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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MW02 JJF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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