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AO02 LSJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,634 mi
Last recorded130,634 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 LSJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 130,634 miles

under side rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2021 123,701 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 123,699 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 56% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

eml light on

under side rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2019 120,247 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 116,805 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 116,551 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2016 116,172 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 116,091 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel slight bind on brakes

Pass 19 Jun 2014 115,899 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 115,301 miles

Inner face of rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 114,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 113,034 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 110,789 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 110,789 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 78,469 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 68,190 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

front tyres lightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2007 63,301 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 32,652 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 LSJ 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 88.9%.

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 LSJ, 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 LSJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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