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AU02 APX

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,229 mi
Last recorded147,229 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 APX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 147,229 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

emission readings just within limits

engine check light illumiated

Pass 7 Oct 2020 143,914 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 138,324 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

check front wheel alignment/tracking tyres worn/wearing on inner tread

Fail 5 Apr 2019 138,324 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 130,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn/wearing on inner tread

engine check light on

Pass 18 Apr 2017 122,870 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine check light on

n/s/r brake pad securing pin worn. advise to replace

Pass 11 Apr 2016 116,665 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT's (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2015 107,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 107,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine check light illuminated

Pass 15 Apr 2014 99,043 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 89,266 miles

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 89,266 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 81,226 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 70,008 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 65,826 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 55,773 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 47,268 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 37,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2007 37,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2006 28,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

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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AU02 APX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU02 APX, 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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AU02 APX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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