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RK02 XVM

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,712 mi
Last recorded123,712 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 XVM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 123,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

damage to offside front wing and bumper

damage to offside rear light lense

engine management light on

nearside front lower rear suspension arm inner bush starting to split

offside windscreen chipped

Fail 16 Mar 2018 123,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

damage to offside rear light lense

engine management light on

damage to offside front wing and bumper

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside front lower rear suspension arm inner bush starting to split

offside windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Apr 2017 119,259 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

damage to offside of windscreen

damage to offside rear light unit

nearside rear parking brake has a comparatively low reading

Fail 1 Apr 2017 119,259 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing leading edge (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

damage to offside of windscreen

damage to offside rear light unit

nearside rear parking brake has a comparatively low reading

offside front wiper blade worn

Pass 31 Mar 2016 113,488 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 113,488 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 106,536 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 106,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 95,356 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 83,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 83,019 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2012 73,720 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 73,720 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 62,067 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 56,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 51,684 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,291 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 33,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2007 24,135 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 24,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,891 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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RK02 XVM is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RK02 XVM, 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 RK02 XVM registered?

RK02 XVM is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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