CarVerify

Free Car Check

EU02 TGZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

165,023 mi
Last recorded165,023 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 TGZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 165,023 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 153,419 miles

Engine cover Under tray fitted

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer ,both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 146,106 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 139,749 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 133,819 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 129,015 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 125,785 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 117,910 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 112,603 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 107,138 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 102,110 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 102,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Front calaper sticking but ok on rbt

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 94,943 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 87,783 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/S/F Caliper Sticking

Pass 7 Feb 2014 87,783 miles

O/S/F Caliper Sticking

Pass 27 Feb 2013 79,382 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f body work slightly damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2013 79,382 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f body work slightly damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2012 72,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 66,780 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 60,656 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,188 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 49,283 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 41,686 miles

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

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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EU02 TGZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EU02 TGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EU02 TGZ?

You can check the full history of EU02 TGZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EU02 TGZ registered?

EU02 TGZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is EU02 TGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU02 TGZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU02 TGZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EU02 TGZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.