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OE02 SBY

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,117 mi
Last recorded149,117 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 SBY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 149,117 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arms 2x) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread corners broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer sill coroded

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 143,692 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (rear arms) inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged on corners (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges ( above limits - ok)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 143,692 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (rear arms) inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged on corners (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges ( above limits - ok)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 132,774 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides ( rear arm mounts) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 132,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides ( rear arm mounts) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 123,511 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edges only (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 123,490 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothsides (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edges only (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 115,282 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 115,282 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 108,520 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 100,725 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 100,725 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 91,368 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 91,365 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 79,952 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 79,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2009 68,973 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 68,942 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre wall splits not to cord osf tyre inner wall cut not to cords

Pass 11 Jul 2008 54,128 miles

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 tyre inner edge worn

Pass 3 Jul 2007 48,813 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 44,391 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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OE02 SBY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OE02 SBY, 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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OE02 SBY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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