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SJ02 UTB

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,622 mi
Last recorded117,622 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 UTB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 117,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 114,378 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 111,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded but outside scope for mot

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 111,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded but outside scope for mot

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 108,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 105,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 104,983 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 102,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 97,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 May 2012 92,380 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 79,591 miles

front tyres wearing inside

Pass 12 May 2010 70,345 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 70,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 61,827 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 54,457 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 47,208 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 43,320 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 43,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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SJ02 UTB is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ02 UTB, 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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SJ02 UTB is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2002.

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