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OY02 OWJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,878 mi
Last recorded117,878 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 OWJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 117,878 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 117,838 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 117,812 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 99,623 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 96,477 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 96,477 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 84,436 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 84,436 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,152 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 72,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 66,708 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 54,274 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 54,274 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 35,172 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,220 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 32,220 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,152 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,556 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,492 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)

offside rear tyre perished no cords showing

Pass 1 May 2008 23,930 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 20,548 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 18,646 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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OY02 OWJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OY02 OWJ, 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 OY02 OWJ registered?

OY02 OWJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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