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YS02 XRC

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,773 mi
Last recorded141,773 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 XRC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 141,773 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2020 141,770 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2019 135,103 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 125,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension bushes worn in general to age

Fail 27 Oct 2018 125,578 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension bushes worn in general to age

Pass 20 Oct 2017 121,490 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 116,744 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 111,411 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 105,285 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 97,080 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 89,806 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 89,806 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 80,262 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 80,260 miles

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

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

n/s/front tyre has screw in outer tread edge

o/s/front tyre wearing low in inner tread edge

Pass 31 Jan 2011 72,434 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 64,418 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 56,569 miles

N/S/F TYRE AND O/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 4 Feb 2008 50,647 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 45,694 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 37,622 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 37,622 miles

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

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

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

n/s/front tyre 2mm outer tread

o/s/front shocker has signs of leak

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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YS02 XRC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YS02 XRC, 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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YS02 XRC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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