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S809 SBD

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,335 mi
Last recorded128,335 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS809 SBD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 128,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 128,323 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 120,836 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension conponets slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 112,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 111,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2018 111,229 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 111,229 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury os/r stop lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light to the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2017 109,549 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

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

drivers door damaged

head lights glazed

Fail 18 Feb 2017 109,549 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

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

drivers door damaged

head lights glazed

Pass 6 Feb 2016 108,627 miles

both head lights glazed

Pass 22 Jan 2015 107,738 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 107,738 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 106,050 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 106,050 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2012 103,396 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 100,864 miles

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

we advise the tyre is replaced a.s.a.p

Fail 28 May 2011 100,864 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

we advise the tyre is replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 18 May 2010 96,585 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 92,343 miles

both front heardlamp lenses deteriorating - tracking - cut to nearside rear tyre wall

Fail 18 Apr 2009 92,343 miles

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

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

both front heardlamp lenses deteriorating - tracking - cut to nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 8 Mar 2008 85,808 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

power steering rack damp

slight damage to o/s chassis member

Pass 1 Mar 2007 76,521 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 72,182 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust box corroding

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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S809 SBD is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S809 SBD, 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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S809 SBD is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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