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AY02 JVE

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,459 mi
Last recorded129,459 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 129,459 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front wheel clearance tight-not rubbing.

Fail 9 Jul 2025 129,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front wheel clearance tight-not rubbing.

Pass 24 Jun 2024 116,348 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 116,348 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 105,191 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 105,178 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 96,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 83,573 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 82,808 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 82,025 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 81,627 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 81,148 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,850 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 77,774 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,960 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 76,120 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 75,131 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 73,966 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 72,861 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 71,873 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 71,838 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 67,578 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 58,958 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 50,595 miles

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 JVE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY02 JVE, 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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AY02 JVE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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