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FJ02 EGU

2002 Lexus IS200 SE

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,323 mi
Last recorded79,323 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS200 SE79,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 EGU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 79,323 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 79,323 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 64,844 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber shows signs of a slight leak

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 46,393 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 46,393 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre scrubbing heavily on inner edge

Slight play in steering column

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 33,942 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE?

Based on 3,133 MOT tests across 576 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
6,605
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 224
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 82
position lamp(s) not working 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 58
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FJ02 EGU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 SE in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS200 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 79,153 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ02 EGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ02 EGU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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