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RV02 FMU

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,666 mi
Last recorded126,666 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 126,666 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 118,613 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 118,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 115,736 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 111,601 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 108,369 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 103,272 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 103,272 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 98,101 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 98,101 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 89,530 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 89,530 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 86,489 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 82,795 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 77,929 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 70,466 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 56,858 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 44,916 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 44,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 37,049 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 FMU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FMU, 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 FMU registered?

RV02 FMU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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