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VF02 LVN

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,617 mi
Last recorded141,617 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 LVN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 141,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light indicates a fault.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 141,617 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine management light indicates a fault.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 125,287 miles

corrosion in progres

Fail 27 Apr 2016 125,287 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s+o/s front (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion in progres

Fail 2 May 2015 112,913 miles

CORROSION IN PROGRES

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

N/S+O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 2 May 2015 112,913 miles

CORROSION IN PROGRES

N/S+O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 26 Oct 2013 96,161 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 89,693 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 82,165 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 82,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge advise replacement

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge advise replacement

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,053 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 75,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 64,177 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 64,177 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 11 Jun 2007 30,080 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 7,195 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 7,001 miles

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

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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VF02 LVN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VF02 LVN, 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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VF02 LVN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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