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AR02 HSC

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,319 mi
Last recorded132,319 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 HSC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 132,319 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S - Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 121,296 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 110,154 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 101,036 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 101,031 miles

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

Near Side Front Tyre Wearing Low On Inner Edge..

Off Side Rear Tyre Cut But Cord Not Exposed..

Pass 26 Sep 2015 91,233 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 86,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres damaged walls

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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AR02 HSC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AR02 HSC, 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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What year was AR02 HSC registered?

AR02 HSC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AR02 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR02 HSC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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