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YR02 HXM

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,435 mi
Last recorded129,435 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 HXM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 129,435 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 126,298 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 119,677 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 115,904 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective One bolt not done up and another missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 115,902 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective One bolt not done up and another missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 112,139 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 23 Jul 2016 106,021 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 99,651 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 94,007 miles

unable to fully see rear brake pads

Pass 29 May 2013 87,179 miles

Rear anti roll bar corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 24 May 2013 87,107 miles

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

Both front tyres wear on edges.

Rear anti roll bar corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 29 May 2012 81,826 miles

All four tyres slight wear on edges.

Brake discs corroded.

Fail 25 May 2012 81,825 miles

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

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

All four tyres slight wear on edges.

Brake discs corroded.

Pass 31 May 2011 78,166 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 73,159 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 67,850 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 65,546 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 65,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2006 58,107 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2006 58,107 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 HXM is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HXM, 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 HXM is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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