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WU02 KTJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,040 mi
Last recorded98,040 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 98,040 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 98,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 98,040 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 90,011 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 90,008 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 85,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 75,430 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 72,218 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 67,994 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

Pass 18 Dec 2013 62,991 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall cracked wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2012 57,634 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,552 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 44,108 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 38,421 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 30,466 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 30,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,878 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 25,640 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,640 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 23,251 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 KTJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KTJ, 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 KTJ registered?

WU02 KTJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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