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SV02 EAO

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,250 mi
Last recorded119,250 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 EAO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 119,250 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 109,388 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall - cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 105,597 miles

sill covers fitted

some corrosion to under side

under floor covers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2018 105,597 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

sill covers fitted

some corrosion to under side

under floor covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 105,005 miles

BOTH OUTER SILL HAVE COVERS FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 7 Dec 2017 105,005 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

BOTH OUTER SILL HAVE COVERS FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 23 May 2016 96,424 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 96,380 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 92,021 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 92,021 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 90,054 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 60,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 87,125 miles

retest items only

Fail 29 May 2013 87,125 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 81,423 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 75,391 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 70,450 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 28 Jun 2010 70,450 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,632 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 56,316 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 47,585 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,807 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 37,196 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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SV02 EAO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SV02 EAO, 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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SV02 EAO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 May 2002.

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