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PX02 OSG

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,392 mi
Last recorded148,392 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX02 OSG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2016 148,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front and rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven parking brake (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front scratch on wendscreen

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 138,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

unable to assess rear brake pads

Pass 10 Mar 2015 138,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

unable to assess rear brake pads

Fail 6 Mar 2015 138,791 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

unable to assess rear brake pads

Pass 21 Sep 2013 128,732 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 128,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 118,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osr tyre heavilly craked inner edges cords not exposed.

Fail 28 Sep 2012 118,862 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osr tyre heavilly craked inner edges cords not exposed.

Pass 27 Aug 2011 108,897 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 85,484 miles

Front brake pads not fitted in correct posions and all shims missing.

N/s/r fog lamp not working.

N/s/r tyre has no tread on inner edge.

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

O/s/r brake disc badly corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 78,306 miles

front no plate slight damage

n/s wiper blade split at ends

Coolant leak

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cannot see rear brake pads

Pass 1 Sep 2008 72,280 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

offside rear tyre nearly smooth on inside edge

Pass 31 Aug 2007 63,523 miles

Front brake pad anti-rattle shims missing.

Front number plate cracked.

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 63,523 miles

Front brake pad anti-rattle shims missing.

Front number plate cracked.

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 54,141 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS 60% WORN.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

N/S/F TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON OUTER EDGE.

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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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PX02 OSG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PX02 OSG, 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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PX02 OSG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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