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FD02 PJU

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

173,123 mi
Last recorded173,123 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 PJU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 173,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2025 173,123 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 168,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2023 164,686 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Apr 2023 164,686 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Dec 2020 164,394 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Engine Showing Signs Of Overheating

Majority Of Both Outer Sills Covered By Plastic Trim - Unable To Check Correctly For Corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Number Plate Light Dim

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear All Suspension Components Corroding & Bushes Wearing

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 154,521 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 145,939 miles

Nearside Rear light unit broken

Pass 5 Dec 2017 142,205 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inside edges slight wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 136,773 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 136,773 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 132,327 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 132,327 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 127,100 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 118,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

rear pads getting low

Pass 18 May 2012 112,345 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 106,225 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 95,034 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 95,034 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn very close to limit on inner edges

off side rear tyre has nail in it

rear reg plate slighty deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2009 86,265 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 May 2009 86,124 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2008 76,869 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 68,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn / wearing on edges

Pass 18 May 2006 59,249 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter split

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 PJU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PJU, 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 PJU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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