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MW02 ZCO

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,761 mi
Last recorded156,761 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2015 156,761 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

underbody covered

Pass 19 Jan 2015 156,761 miles

underbody covered

Pass 19 Sep 2013 146,462 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 146,462 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 137,310 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2011 127,121 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 114,691 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 114,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 103,549 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 85,062 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 52,379 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 51,094 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 ZCO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZCO, 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 ZCO registered?

MW02 ZCO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 August 2002.

Is MW02 ZCO safe to buy?

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