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SD02 XAE

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,019 mi
Last recorded100,019 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 XAE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 100,019 miles

Exhaust corroding at middle joint.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nsf & Osf inner facing discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 93,141 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 87,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroding/leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 82,488 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 82,488 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 78,179 miles

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust corroded at joints

Pass 14 Mar 2016 76,274 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 76,274 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 70,660 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 70,660 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,743 miles

All tyres sidewalls slightly damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2014 65,742 miles

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

All tyres sidewalls slightly damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2013 64,339 miles

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

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

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

both rear & nearside front tyres,slight sidewall damage

offside front wiper torn

Pass 20 Mar 2013 64,339 miles

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

both rear & nearside front tyres,slight sidewall damage

offside front wiper torn

Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,436 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 63,436 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,547 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear brake discs badly pitted on inner surface

Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,584 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 44,090 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,765 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 33,956 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,918 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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SD02 XAE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SD02 XAE, 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 SD02 XAE registered?

SD02 XAE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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