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AY02 FWD

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

114,429 mi
Last recorded114,429 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 FWD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 114,429 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 113,409 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 110,521 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front & rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side inner sill, both side brake pipe, front sub frame, rear axle components slight corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2023 110,521 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front & rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side inner sill, both side brake pipe, front sub frame, rear axle components slight corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2022 109,229 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 107,098 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 107,094 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 105,093 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 102,050 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 102,048 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/17 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 99,656 miles

Nearside Front brake sight bind

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R + O/S/R outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 97,433 miles

Both front brakes slight bind...

Pass 4 Feb 2016 95,430 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 95,430 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 92,540 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 92,540 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 89,263 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 85,431 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 85,431 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 81,358 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 81,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 76,943 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

Pass 18 Feb 2010 72,994 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 69,853 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 65,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 65,548 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 53,904 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 53,904 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F door & O/S/R arch damaged

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 42,349 miles

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

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

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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AY02 FWD is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY02 FWD, 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 AY02 FWD registered?

AY02 FWD is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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