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SF02 KFW

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,392 mi
Last recorded122,392 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 122,392 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 122,328 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 114,910 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 114,910 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wish bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 105,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2015 94,601 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 86,300 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 73,944 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 66,188 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 57,935 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 57,933 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2010 53,254 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 53,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 47,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 47,338 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 41,781 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 41,781 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,124 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 31,555 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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SF02 KFW is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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