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ExpiredMileage
116,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear support bracket corroded and broken
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
boot floor corroded
underside dirty
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills and offside rear sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear support bracket corroded and broken
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
boot floor corroded
underside dirty
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
nearside rear outer sill corroded
nearside rear support bracket corroded
underside dirty
underside heavily undersealed
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
nearside rear outer sill corroded
nearside rear support bracket corroded
underside dirty
underside heavily undersealed
nearside rear sill corroding
underside components have surface corrosion
Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
nearside rear sill corroding
underside components have surface corrosion
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
unable to fully view condition of rear brake pads....
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excessive travel (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
unable to fully view condition of rear brake pads....
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front shocks have a slight misting of oil.
Offside Front tyre is perished and deteriorated on the inner sidewall,
Offside Rear tyre is perished and deteriorated on the inner sidewall.
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear coil springs and anti roll bar have surface corrosion on them.
front and rear number plates are deteriorated
power steering rack has a slight misting of oil.
Front shocks have a slight misting of oil.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front tyre is perished and deteriorated on the inner sidewall,
Offside Rear tyre is perished and deteriorated on the inner sidewall.
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear coil springs and anti roll bar have surface corrosion on them.
front and rear number plates are deteriorated
power steering rack has a slight misting of oil.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front wiper split but clears the screen
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake is squealing
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front heavy cracking on tyre and slight splitting on the inner sidewall
Offside Rear slight cracking on tyre and slight splitting on inner sidewall
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front wiper split but clears the screen
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake is squealing
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front heavy cracking on tyre and slight splitting on the inner sidewall
Offside Rear slight cracking on tyre and slight splitting on inner sidewall
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
n\s\f tyre has cut in side wall (not deep enough to reach cords)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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RF02 TJU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 RF02 TJU, 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 TJU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 May 2002.
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