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YX02 WZT

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,672 mi
Last recorded156,672 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 WZT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 156,672 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 145,155 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 145,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 138,768 miles

rear lamp damage

Pass 1 Jun 2015 132,803 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 125,207 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 117,267 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 113,781 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 113,781 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Apr 2011 108,217 miles

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

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

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

both rear discs corroded on iner face

Pass 16 Apr 2011 108,217 miles

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

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

both rear discs corroded on iner face

Pass 17 Apr 2010 98,853 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight binding on offside front wheel

Pass 11 Apr 2009 92,389 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 92,389 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 86,549 miles

nearside front tyre smooth on inner edge

slight damage to offside front headlamp lens

Fail 9 Apr 2008 86,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre smooth on inner edge

slight damage to offside front headlamp lens

Pass 4 Apr 2007 72,723 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 57,397 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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YX02 WZT is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YX02 WZT, 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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YX02 WZT is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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