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E17 WRD

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,524 mi
Last recorded158,524 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 WRD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 158,524 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 158,524 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 152,073 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 152,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 146,338 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 138,698 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 127,028 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 121,037 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 115,852 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 106,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 96,517 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 86,623 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 79,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 73,237 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 67,741 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 59,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,180 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 43,278 miles

Front brake discs appear quite worn.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 34,417 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 26,651 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 20,025 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 14,768 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 10,360 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 7,729 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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E17 WRD 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 87.5%.

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 E17 WRD, 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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E17 WRD is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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