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WU02 KGX

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,278 mi
Last recorded141,278 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 141,278 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 141,278 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 128,055 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 118,801 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 118,798 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 111,867 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 103,845 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 103,616 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 97,309 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 92,198 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 92,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 80,073 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 78,420 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 78,420 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 74,225 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres under inflated

front tyres worn unevenly

less than 10 psi in n/s/r tyre

n/s handbrake effort low

n/s/r tyre side walls damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2012 68,562 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 64,441 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 58,850 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 51,409 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 45,431 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 39,208 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 33,076 miles

both front tyers worn on inner edges

front brake pads low

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 KGX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WU02 KGX, 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 KGX registered?

WU02 KGX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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