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YT02 VRF

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

99,397 mi
Last recorded99,397 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 VRF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 99,397 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 97,774 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 97,774 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 94,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Mar 2021 90,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 90,934 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 87,458 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,000 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,925 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 68,573 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 64,085 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 60,245 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 55,474 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,826 miles

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

nearside front brake slightly binding manually, not detected in brake rollers.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,325 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,513 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,047 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 33,836 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 30,669 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 30,669 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 27,198 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 21,433 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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YT02 VRF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YT02 VRF, 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 YT02 VRF registered?

YT02 VRF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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The MOT history for YT02 VRF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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