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EK02 XGZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,022 mi
Last recorded80,022 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 XGZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 80,022 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 77,914 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 74,693 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 69,369 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

front wiper blade slight worn

Fail 1 Aug 2018 69,369 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

front wiper blade slight worn

Pass 20 Jul 2017 63,879 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 58,779 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 55,118 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 51,938 miles

O/s/r Tyre Inner edge worn.

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2013 50,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 50,964 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 49,774 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 48,757 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 48,152 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 41,947 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,038 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 29,605 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 25,320 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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EK02 XGZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EK02 XGZ, 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 EK02 XGZ registered?

EK02 XGZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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The MOT history for EK02 XGZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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