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YY02 NFE

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,673 mi
Last recorded133,673 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 133,673 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Recommend clean. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded (strongly recommend repair) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Recommend clean. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around rocker cover area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective No tyre fitted to rim. ()

Fail 13 Nov 2019 133,625 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Nearside slow to react. (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Recommend clean. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Recommend clean. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around rocker cover area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective No tyre fitted to rim. ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 125,905 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 125,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 116,796 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 116,523 miles

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced both rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear disc corroded

both headlamp lenses misty but good pattern

Pass 22 Nov 2016 108,223 miles

Offside Rear disc corroded

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 108,209 miles

Emissions not tested off of scale (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear disc corroded

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 98,220 miles

o/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 18 Nov 2015 98,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on edges.

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 87,086 miles

several cuts in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

several cuts in n/s/r tyre outer side wall.

Fail 12 Dec 2014 86,928 miles

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

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

several cuts in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

several cuts in n/s/r tyre outer side wall.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 75,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 62,724 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2013 64,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 53,918 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 49,472 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 47,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 44,051 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 44,051 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 41,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 38,180 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 33,365 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 33,365 miles

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

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

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 NFE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YY02 NFE, 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 NFE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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