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EO02 MLK

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

138,902 mi
Last recorded138,902 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 MLK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 138,902 miles

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

underbody surface rust

Pass 5 Apr 2024 132,876 miles

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

Underbody surface rust

Pass 6 Apr 2023 126,447 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 121,308 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 116,678 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 116,636 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 114,212 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2020 114,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 111,582 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 108,627 miles

power steering feels notchy (drive belt feels loose)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 108,627 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 106,288 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished/ cuts on outer side wall

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 106,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre perished/ cuts on outer side wall

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 104,968 miles

Nearside Rear adult belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 104,968 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear adult belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 102,851 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 100,022 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 91,789 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 91,789 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 82,269 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2011 76,052 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,499 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 62,407 miles

all 4 tyres wearing bald inner edge 2154517

Pass 11 Apr 2008 55,593 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 55,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 47,711 miles

front tyres feathering on inner edge recommend tracking check

Pass 19 Apr 2006 83,220 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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EO02 MLK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EO02 MLK, 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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EO02 MLK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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