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EE02 ELL

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

27,477 mi
Last recorded27,477 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEE02 ELL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 27,477 miles

Brakes corroded- all

Exhaust corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 26,495 miles

corrosion on brake discs

suspension corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2023 25,512 miles

Rear outer sills corroded

suspension corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2022 24,695 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 24,185 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 24,056 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 23,242 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 22,110 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 20,914 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 20,415 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 20,415 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres wearing on inner edges advise tracking check

Pass 3 Jun 2014 19,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 19,073 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 18,867 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 18,147 miles
Pass 23 May 2010 44,373 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 13,601 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 11,619 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 9,879 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 8,044 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 5,821 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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EE02 ELL is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EE02 ELL, 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 EE02 ELL registered?

EE02 ELL is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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