MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,352 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front all rear suspension components corroded
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
plastic covers fitted to both outer sills so unable to inspect sills
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear all rear suspension corroded
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Travel on hand brake
all rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill hole and in rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed and in wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Travel on hand brake
all rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion to front and rear suspension components
small chip o/s/f windscreen
surface corrosion around underbody areas
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion to front and rear suspension components
small chip o/s/f windscreen
surface corrosion around underbody areas
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion to front and rear suspension components
surface corrosion around underbody areas and outersills
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion to front and rear suspension components
surface corrosion around underbody areas and outersills
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow to come on,27% (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately both sides retaining pins insecure (3.5.1n)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
EML on.
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)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
NS wiper blade split.OSF tyre feathering on outside shoulder.NSF tyre wearing on on outside shoulder.Borderline pass on OSF lower ball joint.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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RF02 TJV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 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 TJV, 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 TJV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 May 2002.
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