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RV02 FKJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,672 mi
Last recorded72,672 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 FKJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 72,672 miles

Covers and shields fitted

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 70,766 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 66,568 miles

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)

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2016 66,568 miles

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)

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

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 62,975 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 58,872 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,620 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 56,575 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,381 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

number plates deteriorating

Fail 13 Mar 2012 54,381 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

number plates deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,612 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,938 miles

nearside front wheel bearing noisy on road test

Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,879 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 26 Feb 2008 39,976 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,804 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,984 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 FKJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RV02 FKJ, 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 RV02 FKJ registered?

RV02 FKJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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