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WA02 DFY

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,511 mi
Last recorded130,511 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 DFY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2017 130,511 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lamp dim (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not affecting view of road (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 119,514 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on at the time of test

Fail 16 Sep 2016 119,514 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on at the time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2015 103,543 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

Nearside rear tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 103,532 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 93,890 miles

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

Offside rear brke disc corroded on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2014 93,890 miles

Offside rear brke disc corroded on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,996 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 82,408 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 80,263 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 76,367 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 70,945 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 63,076 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 63,076 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 50,462 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 38,824 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 29,098 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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WA02 DFY 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 76.5%.

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 WA02 DFY, 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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WA02 DFY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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