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VA02 WXO

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,725 mi
Last recorded130,725 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 WXO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 130,725 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 130,723 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 124,308 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 123,031 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear ns and os sills have holes but not deemed to effect prescribed areas

Fail 10 Feb 2021 123,029 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub mounted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear ns and os sills have holes but not deemed to effect prescribed areas

Pass 31 Jan 2020 119,154 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 93,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 115,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted unable to see pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn bold

Offside Rear non structure hole from corrosion in boot floor

Fail 8 Feb 2019 115,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted unable to see pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn bold

Offside Rear non structure hole from corrosion in boot floor

Pass 30 Jan 2018 107,312 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 102,793 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 98,897 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge almost too excess

Fail 21 Jan 2016 98,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge almost too excess

Pass 15 Jan 2015 94,430 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 91,261 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 84,069 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 84,069 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 78,744 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2012 78,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2011 71,715 miles

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

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

large under tray fitted ,not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Jan 2010 64,883 miles

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

large under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 4 Jan 2010 64,883 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

large under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 29 Nov 2008 61,230 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 51,094 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 42,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2005 37,284 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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VA02 WXO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VA02 WXO, 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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VA02 WXO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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