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RG02 LXK

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,408 mi
Last recorded99,408 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 LXK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 99,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 97,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml light on

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2015 90,567 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 90,467 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 80,609 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 73,662 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,925 miles

Offside front tyre has cuts to outer wall but not deep enough to expose cords

Offside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner and outer sections

Fail 16 Aug 2012 69,925 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre has cuts to outer wall but not deep enough to expose cords

Offside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner and outer sections

Pass 4 Aug 2011 65,800 miles

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

cuts in all tyres.

offside rear tyre deteriorating.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 65,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

cuts in all tyres.

offside rear tyre deteriorating.

Pass 3 Jul 2010 60,889 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 56,049 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 52,437 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON TREAD

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 26 May 2007 47,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 May 2007 47,415 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 42,494 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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RG02 LXK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RG02 LXK, 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 RG02 LXK registered?

RG02 LXK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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