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FB02 MXZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

119,553 mi
Last recorded119,553 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 MXZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 119,553 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 111,795 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2024 111,794 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2023 104,980 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 98,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 98,936 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 88,264 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 79,754 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,395 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 55,588 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 55,588 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 54,673 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 53,387 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake poor on balance test 29% variance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 51,589 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 49,908 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 48,653 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,803 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 46,803 miles

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

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

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

damage on n/s/f side wall

Pass 16 Apr 2011 45,747 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 45,743 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,768 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 41,768 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

split in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 24 Apr 2009 36,197 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 29,462 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 23,863 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 23,863 miles

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 17,490 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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FB02 MXZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 FB02 MXZ, 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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FB02 MXZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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