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SF02 KFV

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

15,876 mi
Last recorded15,876 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 KFV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 15,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 152,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Dec 2013 152,397 miles

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

Both outer sills weakened by corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 146,749 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 141,000 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 126,753 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 126,752 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2009 110,418 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 110,418 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 94,767 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 66,126 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 48,021 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 48,021 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SF02 KFV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 SF02 KFV, 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 SF02 KFV registered?

SF02 KFV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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