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RV02 FKA

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,330 mi
Last recorded167,330 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 FKA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 167,330 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 167,330 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 162,050 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 162,050 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 154,081 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 145,777 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 137,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 130,579 miles

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

n/s/f ball joint has slight lift

Pass 23 Feb 2011 121,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

r/h door mirror poor glass

Pass 26 Feb 2010 109,059 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 109,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 90,553 miles

front and rear pads low

o/s door mirror glass damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust rusty

slight play in o/s/f droplink

Fail 3 Mar 2007 84,344 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 84,344 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 77,125 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 77,125 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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RV02 FKA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RV02 FKA, 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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RV02 FKA is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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