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WM02 FJA

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

153,025 mi
Last recorded153,025 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 FJA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 153,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2022 151,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 141,118 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 116,291 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 108,228 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 105,600 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 100,730 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 92,626 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,626 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,265 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 88,265 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 85,497 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 85,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 82,120 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2011 77,873 miles

front fog lamps defective

Fail 14 Apr 2011 77,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front fog lamps defective

Pass 22 Apr 2010 74,058 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 70,122 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 65,406 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 60,376 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 60,376 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 52,876 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 50,037 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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WM02 FJA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WM02 FJA, 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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What year was WM02 FJA registered?

WM02 FJA is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for WM02 FJA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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