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NX02 DGE

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,044 mi
Last recorded98,044 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX02 DGE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 98,044 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear surface corrosion on braking and suspension components

Fail 10 Dec 2020 98,044 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear surface corrosion on braking and suspension components

Pass 4 Jun 2019 89,720 miles

ageing o/s/f tyre outer edge

heavy fluid leak

Fail 4 Jun 2019 89,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

ageing o/s/f tyre outer edge

heavy fluid leak

o/s number plate light not working

p/s fluid level

Pass 21 May 2018 89,282 miles

Corrosion to various areas & components under vehicle

Pass 19 May 2017 88,306 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 88,306 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2016 87,451 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 86,039 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 86,039 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 May 2013 83,720 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 83,720 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 83,324 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 78,903 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 78,903 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 73,933 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 71,674 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front pads very low

Pass 5 Jan 2007 67,841 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 67,956 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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NX02 DGE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 NX02 DGE, 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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NX02 DGE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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