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YL02 PLX

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,809 mi
Last recorded95,809 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 PLX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 95,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 95,807 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 87,800 miles

both head lamp lenses crazed

both rear tyres badly cracked(recomend replacement)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 78,849 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 72,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R BRAKE DISC inner face rusted

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 72,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R BRAKE DISC inner face rusted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,781 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 67,134 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 64,663 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 64,663 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 61,294 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

front pads getting low,discs lipped

Fail 1 Aug 2009 61,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

all four tyres wearing on edges

front pads getting low,discs lipped

Pass 6 Aug 2008 57,378 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,251 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 45,235 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 PLX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL02 PLX registered?

YL02 PLX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 August 2002.

Is YL02 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL02 PLX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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