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EJ02 JBV

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

150,137 mi
Last recorded150,137 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 JBV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 150,137 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 150,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 146,927 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 144,472 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 141,773 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 138,884 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 138,884 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 138,058 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 136,112 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 130,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 130,691 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 125,599 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 120,761 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 120,761 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 116,290 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 112,009 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 103,462 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 103,462 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 90,265 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 78,755 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 68,399 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,990 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 47,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 47,011 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 37,721 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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EJ02 JBV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EJ02 JBV, 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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EJ02 JBV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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