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RF02 TJZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,186 mi
Last recorded87,186 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 TJZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 87,186 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 81,606 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 75,589 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 69,996 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 62,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,197 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,779 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 43,614 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,565 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 40,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil level low

Pass 19 Feb 2007 36,087 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 30,173 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 TJZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TJZ, 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 TJZ registered?

RF02 TJZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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The MOT history for RF02 TJZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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