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YO02 MTB

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,575 mi
Last recorded131,575 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 MTB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 131,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 129,618 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 129,617 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both lamps low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1x inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Bottle leaking (3.5 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill end corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 128,747 miles

dink in the osf rim

ns headlamp washer cover is missing

slight play in the osr lower suspension bush

Fail 25 Aug 2017 128,747 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings ns outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings os outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering locking device insecure ns track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

dink in the osf rim

ns headlamp washer cover is missing

slight play in the osr lower suspension bush

Pass 16 Aug 2016 127,687 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight movement in the osr lower ball joint

nsf tyre has side wall damage

Fail 16 Aug 2016 127,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight movement in the osr lower ball joint

nsf tyre has side wall damage

Pass 18 Aug 2015 124,543 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs are rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 117,195 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 110,620 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 101,144 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 97,381 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 88,947 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 78,966 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 69,003 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 69,003 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 57,991 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 47,729 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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YO02 MTB is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YO02 MTB, 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 YO02 MTB registered?

YO02 MTB is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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