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YL02 KOA

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,824 mi
Last recorded126,824 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 KOA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2014 126,824 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine managment light on

Pass 12 Mar 2014 126,824 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 6 Mar 2013 113,463 miles

engine check lamp illuminated

Pass 20 Mar 2012 100,999 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 100,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 90,037 miles

nearside and offside rear brake disc,s corroded on brake surfaces

Fail 24 Mar 2011 90,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

nearside and offside rear brake disc,s corroded on brake surfaces

Pass 24 Mar 2010 77,214 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 65,853 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 65,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 58,064 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 58,064 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 53,174 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 47,864 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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YL02 KOA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YL02 KOA, 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 YL02 KOA registered?

YL02 KOA is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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