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RF02 CEY

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

139,050 mi
Last recorded139,050 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 CEY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 139,050 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 138,793 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 136,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 133,819 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 129,747 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 129,747 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 124,684 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 118,976 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 113,706 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 113,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 108,515 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 103,829 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 97,949 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 97,948 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 93,365 miles

front tyres bald-inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2010 89,251 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 70,411 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 79,640 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 74,873 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 68,968 miles

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

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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RF02 CEY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF02 CEY, 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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RF02 CEY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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