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S200 LXY

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,482 mi
Last recorded145,482 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS200 LXY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 145,482 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear some corrosion to rear suspension components.

Pass 23 Oct 2023 129,810 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 129,810 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 118,244 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

after market exhaust fitted

undertrays + covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2022 118,179 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

after market exhaust fitted

undertrays + covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2021 116,077 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 113,908 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 99,457 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 93,715 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 92,440 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 92,433 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 84,167 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

rear brake discs corroded

unable to inspect rear brake pads without removing wheels

Fail 23 Dec 2015 84,167 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

rear brake discs corroded

unable to inspect rear brake pads without removing wheels

Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,248 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

bonnet stay clip missing

Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,088 miles

Bonnet stay support clip broken allowing bonnet stay to drop when opened.

Moisture on inside off side headlamp lence.

Slight corrosion to both rear disks on inner faces.

Unable to fully inspect rear pads without removing wheels.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 66,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Bonnet stay support clip broken allowing bonnet stay to drop when opened.

Moisture on inside off side headlamp lence.

Slight corrosion to both rear disks on inner faces.

Unable to fully inspect rear pads without removing wheels.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,450 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 60,450 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 55,194 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,410 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 42,302 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2007 33,328 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking inner sidewall

Pass 13 Sep 2006 4,317 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 18,861 miles

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

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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S200 LXY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S200 LXY, 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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S200 LXY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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