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RX02 KXJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,152 mi
Last recorded162,152 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 KXJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 162,152 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 154,565 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 143,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 143,516 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 134,789 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 134,789 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 130,222 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 125,810 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 117,022 miles

both front tyres worn from inner edges

near side+off side sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

near side rear+off side rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 12 Aug 2009 200,143 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight movement on rack mounts

slight play in both rrear lower outer suspension joints

Fail 12 Aug 2009 200,142 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight movement on rack mounts

slight play in both rrear lower outer suspension joints

Pass 21 Jul 2008 174,675 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 143,568 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 142,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 103,464 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 103,464 miles

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

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

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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RX02 KXJ 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 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 RX02 KXJ, 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 RX02 KXJ registered?

RX02 KXJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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