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WJ02 CVO

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,231 mi
Last recorded70,231 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 CVO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 70,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 63,877 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 63,877 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 60,328 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 60,328 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,739 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 56,738 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)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,439 miles

bothside rear tyres worn from inner edges and cracking

Fail 10 Mar 2015 54,439 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

bothside front tyres worn from inner edges and cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2013 50,819 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2012 49,248 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 46,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 92,831 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,439 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 34,509 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 34,506 miles

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

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 5 Apr 2006 28,892 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

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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WJ02 CVO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJ02 CVO, 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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WJ02 CVO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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