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RG02 MJJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,377 mi
Last recorded133,377 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 133,377 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 131,066 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 128,389 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 125,077 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 125,077 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 120,920 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 114,114 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Signs of corrosion underneath

Fail 30 Sep 2014 114,085 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Signs of corrosion underneath

Pass 2 Sep 2013 102,832 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

all tyres keep going flat ned to go to tyre shop and get them resealed

Fail 28 Aug 2013 102,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 93,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 86,324 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 86,324 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 78,880 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 69,845 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 63,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2007 53,657 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread worn off on inside edge

offside front tyre tread worn off on inside edge

Pass 17 May 2006 45,016 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

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 MJJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RG02 MJJ, 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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RG02 MJJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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