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AY02 NJN

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

95,846 mi
Last recorded95,846 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 95,846 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 95,844 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 83,925 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet damaged

both headlamp mounts broken

Fail 11 Apr 2024 83,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet damaged

both headlamp mounts broken

Pass 4 Apr 2023 77,037 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 76,961 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 76,947 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking at front pipe to mid section (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe to mid section flang corroded and leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 74,031 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 72,411 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2021 72,389 miles

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

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2020 70,589 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 69,967 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,973 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 67,654 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 66,194 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2015 63,293 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,472 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,716 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 58,170 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,594 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 53,199 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 49,898 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 49,869 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,320 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 46,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 40,138 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 34,723 miles

rear brake pads getting low

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 NJN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NJN, 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 NJN registered?

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

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