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XX02 LEX

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,221 mi
Last recorded136,221 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX02 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 136,221 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 135,265 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 131,680 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 127,237 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 113,840 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 May 2017 113,840 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 96,560 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 96,560 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 86,381 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 86,381 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 80,455 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 76,542 miles

front plate cracked

stone chips windscreen os not in zone A

Pass 8 May 2012 71,467 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 71,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 67,539 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 62,031 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 56,640 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 56,633 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 51,325 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 41,894 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 34,277 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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XX02 LEX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 XX02 LEX, 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 XX02 LEX registered?

XX02 LEX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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The MOT history for XX02 LEX 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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