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NK02 KDX

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,490 mi
Last recorded142,490 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 KDX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 142,490 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 142,490 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 135,115 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/r bumper damage

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2015 135,101 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/r bumper damage

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2014 126,413 miles

all tyres wearing on the edges

rear tyres perished with slight cracks

windscreen damaged in zone a

Fail 10 Apr 2014 126,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres wearing on the edges

rear tyres perished with slight cracks

windscreen damaged in zone a

Pass 12 Apr 2013 122,071 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 122,070 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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

REAR DAMAGE BEHIND REAR BUMPER

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 118,603 miles

both front & rear brakes slightly juddering

nearside rear tyre perishing in tyre tread

offside rear tyre on 2-3mm & worn on inner edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorating slightly

strong advise windscreen cracked in lower part of screen just within 10mm

Pass 8 Mar 2011 112,756 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 99,074 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 85,952 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 70,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 53,680 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread area

offside rear tyre inner wall starting to split - recommend replacement soon

Pass 24 Feb 2006 42,213 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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NK02 KDX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NK02 KDX, 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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NK02 KDX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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