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WU02 KGJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,138 mi
Last recorded103,138 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 KGJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 103,138 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 103,136 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 92,938 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 92,938 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 90,844 miles

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

both front brakes noisey

both front wheels binding

Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,860 miles

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

o/s fronr brake binding

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 79,281 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 75,421 miles

N/S/F fog light not working

O/S/F , O/S/R & N/S/F tyres worn on inner edges

rear number plate slighty delaminated

Pass 22 Apr 2008 67,230 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 67,230 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 62,566 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 52,247 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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WU02 KGJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU02 KGJ, 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 WU02 KGJ registered?

WU02 KGJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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