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AY02 UZL

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,200 mi
Last recorded121,200 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 UZL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 121,200 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 121,184 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 113,537 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 113,534 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 105,186 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 105,027 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 98,712 miles

both outer sills at rear getting thin

Pass 13 Jan 2021 98,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 97,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 95,387 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 93,562 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 89,650 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 89,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 85,134 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 80,603 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 38,008 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 76,578 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 73,394 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 69,141 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 64,713 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 59,453 miles

front number plate is slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Jan 2009 53,936 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 48,588 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 43,502 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 UZL is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UZL, 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 UZL is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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