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YR02 FWU

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,369 mi
Last recorded145,369 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 FWU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 145,369 miles

Front both suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre on 1.6mm

Offside Front tyre inner edge wear

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2017 145,369 miles

Front both suspension arm bushes deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear tyre on 1.6mm

Offside Front tyre inner edge wear

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2016 140,340 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 May 2016 140,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 134,988 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 127,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight cut in offside rear tyre. inner side wall

Pass 6 Jun 2014 127,428 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight cut in offside rear tyre. inner side wall

Pass 11 Jun 2013 116,331 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 116,312 miles

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2012 102,666 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 91,718 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cut

front discs worn

Fail 10 Jun 2011 91,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cut

front discs worn

Pass 3 Jun 2010 82,750 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 71,968 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 61,743 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre wall on inner edge has cracks

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 May 2007 49,140 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2006 36,301 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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YR02 FWU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR02 FWU, 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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YR02 FWU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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