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2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

174,083 mi
Last recorded174,083 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 SUV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 174,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2022 166,061 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 164,359 miles

Front No. plate - delaminated.

Fail 26 Jan 2021 164,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front No. plate - delaminated.

Offside Rear brake bind -

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 162,119 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 158,648 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 153,507 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 8 Dec 2016 149,259 miles

front plate marked

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2015 145,095 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 145,095 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 141,425 miles

all disc and pads low

rear tyres low

wet test

Pass 29 Nov 2013 134,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 118,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 118,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 102,355 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 87,456 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 74,354 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 61,828 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 51,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 51,148 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 32,622 miles

o/s front tyre is wearing on inside edge

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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RL02 SUV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RL02 SUV, 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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RL02 SUV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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