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MW02 PXP

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,758 mi
Last recorded154,758 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 PXP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 154,758 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 152,217 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 147,403 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 144,334 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 144,334 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 141,253 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2013 141,253 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2012 138,455 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 134,818 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 133,270 miles

unable to see condition of front pads due to wheel construction

Fail 18 May 2011 133,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

unable to see condition of front pads due to wheel construction

Pass 20 Aug 2010 125,255 miles

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

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

handbrake lever high

Fail 20 Aug 2010 125,255 miles

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

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

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

handbrake lever high

Pass 7 Aug 2009 115,276 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 115,154 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 104,745 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

rear number plate has incorrect style lettering

Fail 22 Jul 2008 104,745 miles

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

all four tyres wearing on edges

rear number plate has incorrect style lettering

Pass 27 Jul 2007 94,726 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 87,625 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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MW02 PXP is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PXP, 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 MW02 PXP registered?

MW02 PXP is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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