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YR02 KSZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,578 mi
Last recorded128,578 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 KSZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 128,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 128,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 117,627 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 108,003 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 97,944 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 97,944 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s+n/s side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s+n/s inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 86,178 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 78,277 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Aug 2012 70,274 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 62,378 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 59,657 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 56,012 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,082 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 50,067 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2007 35,790 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 23,086 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 KSZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YR02 KSZ, 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 KSZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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