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EA02 AZC

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

179,591 mi
Last recorded179,591 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 AZC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 179,591 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff slightly damp

Pass 18 Sep 2024 177,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES , front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES , pattern fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body support bar mount corroded

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

Underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2024 177,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES , headlight aim fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body support bar corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES , front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2022 175,807 miles

both rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear shock damp

Pass 12 Oct 2021 170,504 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Oct 2020 164,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 158,202 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyre treads worn close to limit

rear outer sills corroded

slight bind on offside front service brake

Pass 4 Oct 2018 150,608 miles

rear outer sills corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2017 148,586 miles

front exhaust joint corroded

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

offside rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2017 148,501 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front exhaust joint corroded

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 140,390 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Power steering belt cracked

Rear brake disc's worn & corroded (inner surface)

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge

o/s/r brake disc back plate corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 140,068 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge

o/s/r brake disc back plate corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Power steering belt cracked

Rear brake disc's worn & corroded (inner surface)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 129,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 117,696 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 20 Jul 2013 107,176 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 15 May 2012 99,518 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 91,835 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 83,134 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 67,135 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 56,035 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 44,996 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 44,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 35,627 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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EA02 AZC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 EA02 AZC, 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 EA02 AZC registered?

EA02 AZC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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