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WM02 OUW

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,471 mi
Last recorded77,471 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 OUW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 77,471 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 77,451 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 74,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 71,290 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 71,275 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear axle support arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear axle support arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 64,836 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 64,821 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 56,707 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner side

cannot fully inspect underside due to plastic trays

front and rear brake discs corroded on braking surface

Pass 20 Jul 2015 50,134 miles

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Aug 2014 47,236 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 45,022 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 45,022 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 40,503 miles

all suspension components in a rusty condition

Fail 26 Nov 2012 40,500 miles

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

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

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

all suspension components in a rusty condition

Pass 7 Nov 2011 35,754 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 33,004 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 29,855 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 27,172 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 27,172 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 23,994 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 19,778 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 15,562 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 15,562 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 OUW is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WM02 OUW, 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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WM02 OUW is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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