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YY02 NEF

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,495 mi
Last recorded122,495 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 NEF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 122,495 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper damaged o/s

Fail 12 Sep 2017 122,492 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper damaged o/s

Pass 20 Sep 2016 114,717 miles

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

Front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 105,023 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 96,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 96,229 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 87,067 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 78,943 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2012 78,943 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2011 62,108 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 51,907 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted on inside

Pass 20 Jun 2009 42,975 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 33,788 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 23,290 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 20,107 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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YY02 NEF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY02 NEF, 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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YY02 NEF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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