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YN02 XEC

2002 Lexus IS200 SE

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,879 mi
Last recorded121,879 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS200 SE79,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN02 XEC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 121,879 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 121,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 78,257 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 70,893 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 70,893 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 64,317 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 54,106 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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YN02 XEC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 SE in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YN02 XEC, 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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What year was YN02 XEC registered?

YN02 XEC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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