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RF02 CHG

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

103,932 mi
Last recorded103,932 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 CHG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 103,932 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 103,932 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 97,082 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 88,519 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 81,944 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 72,540 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 67,727 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 51,590 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,888 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2010 39,966 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 20,525 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,886 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 15,083 miles

Offside front shock absorber weaping

Pass 20 Apr 2006 11,533 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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RF02 CHG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 CHG, 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 RF02 CHG registered?

RF02 CHG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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The MOT history for RF02 CHG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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