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DX02 FNF

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

194,936 mi
Last recorded194,936 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 FNF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 194,936 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 162,543 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 153,082 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 142,271 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 131,974 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear frame and front bush tie in bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion mostly at rear of car sills and boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2021 131,974 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear frame and front bush tie in bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion mostly at rear of car sills and boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 112,803 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 100,416 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion to outer sill but not holed

Fail 20 Mar 2018 100,416 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear corrosion to outer sill but not holed

Pass 20 Mar 2017 96,283 miles

Nearside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

Pass 23 Mar 2016 92,569 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 92,568 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,464 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear subframe showing evident signs of slight corrosion - remedial action advised

Fail 20 Mar 2015 83,440 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake calipers rusty

rear subframe rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2014 76,190 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 71,860 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 67,655 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 62,754 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 56,602 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,756 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,614 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,716 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 26,429 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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DX02 FNF 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 DX02 FNF, 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 DX02 FNF registered?

DX02 FNF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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