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SN02 JZJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,418 mi
Last recorded140,418 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 140,418 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTED TO CORROD

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE SLIGHT JUDDER

NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER BALLJOINT HAS MOVEMENT

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW

Fail 5 Jan 2015 140,411 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTED TO CORROD

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE SLIGHT JUDDER

NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER BALLJOINT HAS MOVEMENT

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW

Pass 17 Dec 2013 128,258 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 128,257 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f shockabsorber is leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2012 117,734 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 117,733 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 103,143 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 103,143 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 88,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre inner side wall has small cuts

Fail 20 Sep 2010 88,908 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre inner side wall has small cuts

Pass 8 Sep 2009 75,711 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 75,711 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2009 74,848 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 61,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front wipers smearing slightly

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2007 50,187 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 50,187 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 46,046 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 36,573 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 JZJ 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 55.6%.

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

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