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YN02 XTF

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,205 mi
Last recorded156,205 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN02 XTF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2020 156,205 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 153,006 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 141,371 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 134,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 134,662 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 127,879 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

tail pipe missing from exhaust back box

Fail 30 Mar 2016 127,858 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

off side rear brake disc inner surface corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

tail pipe missing from exhaust back box

Pass 23 Mar 2015 119,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 119,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 110,263 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 110,219 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 101,410 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 101,410 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 93,354 miles

both rear brake pipes corrodeing

both rear lower hub bushes have play

both rear tyres wearing inner tread

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2011 85,779 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 85,779 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2010 78,790 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 66,017 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 65,188 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 65,181 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

unable to see rear brake pads.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 59,815 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 57,464 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 51,770 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 36,457 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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YN02 XTF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YN02 XTF, 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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YN02 XTF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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