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MX02 RXC

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

98,429 mi
Last recorded98,429 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 RXC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 98,429 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2024 98,249 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine misfires, and running rough (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 94,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 94,502 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 90,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 90,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 85,078 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 85,078 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 78,911 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 6 Oct 2020 78,911 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 9 Oct 2019 75,199 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 75,199 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 74,638 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 74,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 74,392 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 73,768 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 73,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall split (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 72,923 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f,o/s/f & o/s/r tyres splitting on sidewalls.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 72,923 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f,o/s/f & o/s/r tyres splitting on sidewalls.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 72,490 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f brake binding.

n/s/f,o/s/f & o/s/r tyres splitting on inner sidewalls.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 71,813 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f,o/s/f & o/s/r tyres splitting on inner sidewalls.

Fail 8 Oct 2013 71,813 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f,o/s/f & o/s/r tyres splitting on inner sidewalls.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,608 miles

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

both front tyres splitting slightly on the inner sidewall.

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 64,632 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

strongly sujest a look at front as inbalance is 24% close to failure

Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,531 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,883 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly binding,advise attention

Pass 17 Oct 2008 51,877 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 44,230 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 39,917 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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MX02 RXC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 MX02 RXC, 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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MX02 RXC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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