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NU02 XSB

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,603 mi
Last recorded127,603 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 XSB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 127,603 miles

Rear suspension arms showing corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2021 127,603 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear suspension arms showing corrosion

Pass 27 May 2020 125,159 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

suspension arm bushes perished

underside showing corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2019 122,802 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 119,219 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 115,161 miles

all brake disc rusted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 113,797 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 113,797 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 106,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 99,688 miles

nearside front tyre wear on edge

offside front tyre wear on edge

Pass 18 May 2012 99,673 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 99,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 90,244 miles

damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 5 Nov 2008 70,406 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 27 Jul 2007 44,260 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 33,029 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 33,029 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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NU02 XSB is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NU02 XSB, 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 NU02 XSB registered?

NU02 XSB is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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