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RX02 KXN

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,384 mi
Last recorded103,384 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 KXN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 103,384 miles

engine management light on

Pass 12 Oct 2021 101,766 miles

engine malfunction light on

Pass 24 Sep 2020 99,464 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2020 99,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2019 95,703 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

surface corrosion under side

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2019 95,703 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

surface corrosion under side

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2018 93,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2154517 (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion underneath on some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 6 Oct 2018 93,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions close to legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (i))

surface corrosion underneath on some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 22 Sep 2017 90,404 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 90,404 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 86,691 miles

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

both rear lower radius arms corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear hand brake when applied together in the rolling road shows uneven application

steering rack main body damp and so is os gaiter

top and bottom engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2016 86,691 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)

Rear rear brake application uneven service brake (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has puncture and has been run flat

both rear lower radius arms corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear hand brake when applied together in the rolling road shows uneven application

steering rack main body damp and so is os gaiter

top and bottom engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 84,908 miles

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

steering rack damp

Pass 15 Oct 2014 82,801 miles

power steering rack damp

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 79,596 miles

some corrosion to front suspension components

some corrosion/rusting to rear suspension lower arms ans some other components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,206 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 69,374 miles

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

n/s/f fog not working

Pass 4 Oct 2011 69,374 miles

n/s/f fog not working

Pass 8 Oct 2010 63,033 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 63,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,252 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 57,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 51,540 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 43,524 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 35,984 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 24,937 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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RX02 KXN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KXN, 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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RX02 KXN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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