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SM02 FAK

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,651 mi
Last recorded94,651 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 FAK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 94,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 86,824 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 86,823 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 78,386 miles

general underbody getting quite rusty

slight tear in n/s wiper blade

Fail 25 Mar 2009 68,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 68,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 56,768 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 56,768 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 52,469 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 44,866 miles

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

nail in osf tyre

nsf fog light inop

spare tyre u/s

Fail 20 Jun 2006 44,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

nail in osf tyre

nsf fog light inop

spare tyre us

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 FAK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SM02 FAK, 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 FAK registered?

SM02 FAK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 July 2002.

Is SM02 FAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 FAK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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