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RF02 TJY

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

206,230 mi
Last recorded206,230 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 206,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 206,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 192,556 miles

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F top ball joint

N/S/F tyre starting to get abit worn at inner tread edge

O/S/F tyre getting worn near limit of wear at inner tread edge area

Rear chassis, crossmember and inner sill areas getting corroded, and around subframe and suspension arm mounts

Rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at inner w/arch ends

Fail 19 Oct 2017 192,556 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner b/pad (3.5.1g)

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F top ball joint

Front inner b/pads appear abit low

N/S/F tyre starting to get abit worn at inner tread edge

N/S/R inner b/pad appears low

O/S/F tyre getting worn near limit of wear at inner tread edge area

Rear chassis, crossmember and inner sill areas getting corroded, and around subframe and suspension arm mounts

Rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at inner w/arch ends

Pass 18 Oct 2016 178,840 miles

Both rear tyres getting perished and split at inner/outer sidewall areas

Both rear tyres low on tread and ON limits of wear in places

O/S/F tyre starting to get abit worn at inner tread edge

Rear chassis and crossmember areas getting abit corroded around subframe mount areas

Rear suspension and subframe components getting abit corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 166,999 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

Front and rear chassis areas getting abit of surface corrosion in places

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded, and subframes

Slight corrosion and hole at exhaust rear silencer section, around mounting (Temperary repair made)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 157,904 miles

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at both rear lower susp/arm outer bushes

Bonnet stay holder broken off

Both front w/blade rubbers getting split

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded slightly, and subframes (esp rear)

P.A.S. fluid level appears low and nearing MINIMUM limits

Rear inner sills/chassis areas and around suspension mount areas, all getting abit corroded slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2013 148,985 miles

Bonnet stay retainer clip broken off

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded slightly, and subframes

O/S/R tyre low on tread and ON limits of tread wear in places

Rear chassis areas around susp/mounts getting abit corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 136,049 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rust forming on front & rear suspension components.

Fail 19 Oct 2011 126,248 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

front discs worn

long handbrake travel

rust forming on exhaust system

rust forming on front and rear suspension components

small chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2011 126,248 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

long handbrake travel

rust forming on exhaust system

rust forming on front and rear suspension components

small chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2010 114,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear suspension covered by surface rust

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2010 114,992 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear suspension covered by surface rust

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2009 105,133 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 94,860 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 94,857 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 79,799 miles

rear pads near wear limit

Pass 24 May 2006 68,214 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 TJY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TJY, 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 TJY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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