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YW02 MUV

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,054 mi
Last recorded130,054 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 MUV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 130,054 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 117,936 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 117,936 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 102,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 102,003 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 94,539 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2012 81,904 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 81,742 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 77,324 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 72,289 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 66,704 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 61,285 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 58,688 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 52,114 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 52,057 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 52,056 miles

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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YW02 MUV 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 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 YW02 MUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YW02 MUV?

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What year was YW02 MUV registered?

YW02 MUV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is YW02 MUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW02 MUV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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