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SN02 JYX

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,604 mi
Last recorded151,604 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 JYX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 151,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded due to age

Pass 25 Jul 2022 150,106 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded due to age

Pass 15 Jun 2021 148,029 miles

Beam image poor

Boot floor heavily undersealed

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 148,028 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Beam image poor

Boot floor heavily undersealed

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 138,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 126,279 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 113,847 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 98,422 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 87,726 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 75,975 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre shoulder

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 75,822 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Could not rotate offside front wwheel to check wheel bearing

Nail in nearside rear tyre shoulder

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 65,865 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2010 54,028 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2009 47,545 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp inop

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

n/s/r tyre has cut on sidewall. no cord showing

Pass 12 Mar 2008 41,734 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 33,654 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 33,654 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 24,126 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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SN02 JYX 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 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 SN02 JYX, 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 SN02 JYX registered?

SN02 JYX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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