MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
rear pads near wear limit
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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