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AO02 DPE

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,673 mi
Last recorded128,673 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 DPE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 128,673 miles

line on front windscreen zone a

o/side front shock damp

rear brake pads worn

child seat fitted o/side rear

rear indicators starting to show white light

slight blow rear exhaust pipe

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension parts

undersdide corroded in places

Fail 25 Mar 2014 128,649 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted o/side rear

line on front windscreen zone a

o/side front shock damp

rear brake pads worn

rear indicators starting to show white light

slight blow rear exhaust pipe

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension parts

undersdide corroded in places

Pass 28 Mar 2013 112,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack on screen lower nearside area, advise

front wipers smear, advise

Pass 9 Feb 2012 102,393 miles

slight play in bush on fixing point of steering rack

Pass 7 Feb 2011 94,128 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs appear to be slightly worn

offside rear brake disc corrosion/pitting

Fail 4 Feb 2011 94,112 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs appear to be slightly worn

offside rear brake disc corrosion/pitting

Pass 30 Dec 2009 82,632 miles

front brake discs worn thin

Pass 2 Jan 2009 78,565 miles

cut o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 2 Jan 2008 74,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre side wall

Slight damage to offside front tyre side wall

Slight damage to offside rear tyre side wall

Wiper rubbers getting worn.

Pass 5 May 2007 67,621 miles

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 5 May 2007 67,621 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 17 May 2006 58,171 miles

REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

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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AO02 DPE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AO02 DPE, 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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AO02 DPE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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