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YW02 NZU

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

95,141 mi
Last recorded95,141 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 NZU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 95,141 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 94,873 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 94,589 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 151,350 miles

EM light on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 151,323 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EM light on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 137,452 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 127,813 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake backplates corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2015 127,808 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake backplates corroding

Fail 11 Jul 2014 117,257 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 117,257 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 102,808 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 102,808 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 96,394 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2011 91,952 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 85,853 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 85,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre is close to cords been exposed on the inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2009 78,904 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear number starting to fade

Fail 26 Jun 2009 78,904 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number starting to fade

Pass 4 Jul 2008 72,173 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 72,173 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 64,519 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 56,911 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 49,052 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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YW02 NZU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NZU, 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

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What year was YW02 NZU registered?

YW02 NZU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is YW02 NZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW02 NZU shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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