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SM02 EZX

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,914 mi
Last recorded120,914 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 EZX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 120,914 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 118,924 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2021 117,221 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 117,221 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 110,639 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2018 106,683 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 106,683 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 94,592 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 80,212 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 80,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 74,367 miles

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

childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 12 Nov 2014 66,967 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 62,378 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 56,462 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

surface corosion all steering and suspension parts but still o/k

Fail 15 Nov 2012 56,462 miles

Nearside Front 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) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

surface corosion all steering and suspension parts but still o/k

Pass 27 Jan 2012 53,036 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 53,236 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,010 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,284 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,196 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,929 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,342 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 24,119 miles

1.tyres wearing at edges<advise> †2.monitor frt pad wear 3k approx remain †3.pitting at inner surface of o/s/r brake disc..esp 20k of run out<advise> †4-5k approx at rear pads &sticking †4.o/s/f foglamp inop

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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SM02 EZX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SM02 EZX, 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 SM02 EZX registered?

SM02 EZX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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