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V179 JTX

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,933 mi
Last recorded78,933 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 JTX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 78,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 69,419 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 59,472 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 57,449 miles

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

Rear diff oil leak+engine oil leak+rear sub frame washers rusted

Fail 30 Aug 2017 57,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear diff oil leak+engine oil leak+rear sub frame washers rusted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 53,883 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 49,838 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,669 miles

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 13 Sep 2013 41,801 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,848 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 37,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,192 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,114 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

O/s rear lamp cosmetic lens is missing.

Rear tyres are perishing.

Wiper rubbers are starting to deteriorate.

Fail 27 Apr 2010 34,114 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s rear lamp cosmetic lens is missing.

Rear tyres are perishing.

Wiper rubbers are starting to deteriorate.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 32,168 miles

There is a nail in the tread of the o/s front tyre.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 29,024 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 29,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 26,023 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 25,994 miles

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

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

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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V179 JTX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V179 JTX, 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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V179 JTX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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