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EN02 VFG

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,928 mi
Last recorded110,928 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 VFG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 110,928 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted at the time of test

surface rust including all suspensions components

Fail 4 Jan 2025 110,928 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted at the time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

surface rust including all suspensions components

Pass 29 Dec 2023 110,845 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 109,849 miles

Front oil leak on engine

Rear both rear discs poor

Fail 24 Dec 2022 109,849 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front oil leak on engine

Rear both rear discs poor

Pass 4 Dec 2021 107,532 miles

Rear rusting under car

Pass 22 Dec 2020 105,910 miles

Front small oil leak on engine

Rear smoking abit out of exhaust

Fail 8 Oct 2020 105,909 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 105,183 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Oct 2019 105,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 101,300 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 93,913 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 88,876 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 83,224 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 1 Apr 2015 83,224 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Mar 2014 78,518 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,880 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 69,617 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 64,374 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 64,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 57,988 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 57,984 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,151 miles

both front tyres are wearing low on edges.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,065 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 35,484 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 28,983 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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EN02 VFG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EN02 VFG, 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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EN02 VFG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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