MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,282 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded bad (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wear in both rear bottom main suspension arm outer bushes to hub assemblies (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/inner sills/inner wheel arches etc advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroding advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both front and rear subframes and suspension assemblies etc advise attention (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both headlight lenses deteriorating
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
fuel filler neck corroded
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advisory / general under body corrosion
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advisery under tray / engine cover fitted
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advisery under tray / engine cover fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advisery; general corrosion on rear subframe
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/f brake binding
o/s/f disc back plate missing
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Grease on N/S/R suspension strut
N/S/R Brake disc corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R Brake disc corroded
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fuel tank corroded
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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SO02 MKZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 SO02 MKZ, 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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SO02 MKZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 August 2002.
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