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FD02 PJJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

104,388 mi
Last recorded104,388 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 PJJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 104,388 miles

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

underbody surface corrosion including suspension components

Fail 25 Jul 2025 104,365 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

underbody surface corrosion including suspension components

Pass 4 Sep 2024 102,775 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 100,889 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 99,175 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 97,324 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 97,280 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 94,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 94,913 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 92,794 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 92,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 89,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 86,127 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 86,093 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 83,684 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 80,675 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 2 Nov 2015 80,636 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Nov 2014 77,255 miles

both rear tyres age cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2013 74,290 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 74,263 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 71,581 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 67,786 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 13 Nov 2010 64,828 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 61,873 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 53,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 49,932 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 45,675 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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FD02 PJJ 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 FD02 PJJ, 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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FD02 PJJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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