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YK02 XRW

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,097 mi
Last recorded140,097 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 XRW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 140,097 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 135,354 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2016 135,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2015 123,386 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 113,460 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 113,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 99,556 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 99,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 89,060 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 84,699 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 84,698 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 78,566 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 72,373 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 67,100 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 61,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 61,007 miles

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

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

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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YK02 XRW is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YK02 XRW, 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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YK02 XRW is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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