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EO02 LVF

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

51,590 mi
Last recorded51,590 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 LVF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 51,590 miles

Rear outer cv boots weeping slightly

Rear tyres cracking slightly

Slight corrosion on rear outer sills

Pass 24 Mar 2025 50,210 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 50,190 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 49,139 miles

Front brake at n/s dragging

Rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

Pass 15 Mar 2023 47,943 miles

Rear outer cv boots weeping grease slightly

Rear tyres cracking slightly

Fail 7 Mar 2023 47,940 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear outer cv boots weeping grease slightly

Rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2022 46,859 miles

Slight weep on rear cv boots

Pass 9 Mar 2021 45,795 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 45,146 miles

Slight leak on rear cv boots

Pass 19 Mar 2019 44,047 miles

Front tyres perishing

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 43,056 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,709 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 39,916 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 38,543 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 36,939 miles

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

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

unable to see rear brake pads.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 35,165 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,299 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,397 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,959 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,427 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,193 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 23,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,890 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 17,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EO02 LVF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EO02 LVF, 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 EO02 LVF registered?

EO02 LVF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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