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FC02 FSZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

144,476 mi
Last recorded144,476 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 FSZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 144,476 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 144,476 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 143,591 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 139,388 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 139,353 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 137,815 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 129,393 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 119,010 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 119,009 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 112,342 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 110,763 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 107,895 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 104,465 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 100,973 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 97,285 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 92,871 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 88,663 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 84,289 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 79,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 66,593 miles

wear rear brake pads

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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FC02 FSZ 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 85%.

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 FC02 FSZ, 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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FC02 FSZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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