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DF02 UZY

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

109,841 mi
Last recorded109,841 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 UZY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 109,841 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 109,841 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 107,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 106,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 104,701 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 103,654 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 102,554 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 101,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 98,900 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 96,742 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45 17 91W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 94,892 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 94,802 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 91,777 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 89,189 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 89,170 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 86,474 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 86,445 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 83,117 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 78,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres are worn on outer edges

offside front tyre is starting to split on inner wall

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 2 Mar 2012 78,311 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres are worn on outer edges

offside front tyre is starting to split on inner wall

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 24 Feb 2011 74,054 miles

nearside rear lower suspension arm has slight play in rose joint .

Pass 25 Jan 2010 64,708 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 59,185 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 59,185 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,896 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 33,847 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 UZY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 DF02 UZY, 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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DF02 UZY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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