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SJ02 UTH

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,254 mi
Last recorded146,254 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 146,254 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 138,781 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2013 133,054 miles

advise both rear tyre sidewalls starting to deteriate

advise n/s/f + o/s/f suspension arm bushes starting to deteriate

advise n/s/r tyre close to limit of 1.6mm

advise o/s/r tyre close to limit of 1.6mm

advise o/s/r wheel rim slight damage

Fail 14 Oct 2013 133,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

advise both rear tyre sidewalls starting to deteriate

advise n/s/f + o/s/f suspension arm bushes starting to deteriate

advise n/s/r tyre close to limit of 1.6mm

advise o/s/r tyre close to limit of 1.6mm

advise o/s/r wheel rim slight damage

Pass 19 Sep 2012 124,387 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 116,539 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

slight damage on n/s/f wing

Fail 16 Sep 2011 116,539 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres wearing on edges

slight damage on n/s/f wing

Pass 10 Sep 2010 110,480 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside rear outer sill corroding

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 102,583 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 90,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 77,042 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 64,082 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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SJ02 UTH is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UTH, 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 SJ02 UTH registered?

SJ02 UTH is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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The MOT history for SJ02 UTH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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