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CN02 WSW

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

141,827 mi
Last recorded141,827 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 WSW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 141,827 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2025 141,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 141,070 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 141,070 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 140,087 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 139,246 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 137,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 134,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 131,383 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 127,056 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 122,675 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 122,675 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 115,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 107,592 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 99,234 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 93,336 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 93,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 86,813 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 78,437 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 69,689 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 62,351 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 56,737 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 48,294 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 44,924 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,591 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 30,453 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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CN02 WSW is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 CN02 WSW, 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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CN02 WSW is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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