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FA02 VYD

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,849 mi
Last recorded80,849 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 VYD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 80,849 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 69,234 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 69,234 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 57,315 miles

rear pads low

Pass 20 May 2009 45,055 miles

condition of n/s/f tyre

rear pads low

Fail 23 May 2008 40,296 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre has a cut but not throuh to cord

Pass 23 May 2008 40,296 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut but not throuh to cord

Pass 21 Aug 2006 34,504 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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FA02 VYD is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA02 VYD, 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 FA02 VYD registered?

FA02 VYD is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is FA02 VYD safe to buy?

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