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WU02 KGO

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,496 mi
Last recorded161,496 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 KGO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 161,496 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 161,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 157,082 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 157,082 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 151,451 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joining flanges (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 143,651 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 143,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 133,718 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 133,689 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 125,529 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 116,788 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pads not visible with roadwheels on

Pass 18 Jan 2014 100,102 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

boot will not open

front offside tyre worn inside edge

Pass 22 Jan 2013 88,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 76,101 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 71,453 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 11 Mar 2010 64,704 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 56,537 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,995 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2007 41,144 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 41,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,982 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 KGO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WU02 KGO, 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 KGO registered?

WU02 KGO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is WU02 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU02 KGO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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