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PA02 AUO

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,933 mi
Last recorded99,933 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA02 AUO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 99,933 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately pad retaining knock through pin has been welded in (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear tyre worn on both shoulders and minor cuts/ perishing

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2016 94,395 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroding

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 3 Aug 2016 94,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroding

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2015 89,112 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 89,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint LIFT (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 82,881 miles

Spare tyre defective

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall and perrished

Fail 1 Aug 2014 82,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall and perrished

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 76,683 miles

o/s/f tyre wall slight cut(not to cords)

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 24 May 2012 70,623 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 59,427 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 59,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 53,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 53,745 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)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 44,732 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 44,732 miles

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

0mm tread on inside of O/S/F tyre.

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Indication of tracking out

Sidewall cracking on N /S/F tyre. Deep cracks but not down to cord yet.

Pass 19 Apr 2008 42,415 miles

front brake pads close to 1.5mm left on pads.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 38,234 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,894 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,080 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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PA02 AUO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 PA02 AUO, 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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PA02 AUO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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