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DF02 JKK

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,000 mi
Last recorded80,000 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 JKK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 80,000 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 80,000 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 66,029 miles

Rear underbody corrosion visible

Pass 4 Oct 2022 62,445 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 60,184 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 59,416 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 58,690 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 57,825 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 57,812 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 56,709 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 55,803 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 54,999 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 54,998 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,883 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,401 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 50,778 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,533 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 48,343 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,869 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,725 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 44,715 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 42,107 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2006 37,389 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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DF02 JKK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DF02 JKK, 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 DF02 JKK registered?

DF02 JKK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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The MOT history for DF02 JKK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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