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AO02 DPU

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,254 mi
Last recorded118,254 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 118,254 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on the inside shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 112,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 106,892 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 99,196 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn bald inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2012 79,820 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 74,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to nearside rear outer sill

Front number plate loose

Imbalance on rear footbrake, 42%

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

Unable to see some testable items due to plastic covers

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2010 74,425 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to nearside rear outer sill

Front number plate loose

Imbalance on rear footbrake, 42%

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

Unable to see some testable items due to plastic covers

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2009 62,907 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 49,086 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 43,653 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 43,653 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 26 May 2006 38,083 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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AO02 DPU 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 83.3%.

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 AO02 DPU, 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 DPU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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