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EK02 XGW

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,770 mi
Last recorded87,770 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 XGW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 87,770 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 81,881 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 81,864 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced doorsill as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 81,768 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 81,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 80,794 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 79,369 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 78,228 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 78,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2019 77,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 29 Nov 2018 75,034 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 75,021 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine oil overfilled

Pass 7 Nov 2017 73,297 miles

Nearside Front nsf tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear osr tyre deteriorated

eml on dash

Fail 4 Nov 2017 73,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Front nsf tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear osr tyre deteriorated

eml on dash

Pass 5 Nov 2016 71,546 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 71,546 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 69,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 69,364 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 67,108 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 65,506 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 64,318 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 64,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 61,248 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,691 miles

bonnet retaining clip broken

Fail 29 Sep 2010 57,880 miles

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

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

bonnet retaining clip broken

suggest also check rear brake pads.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,431 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 51,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,629 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,234 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 41,657 miles

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

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

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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EK02 XGW is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EK02 XGW, 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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EK02 XGW is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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