CarVerify

Free Car Check

FD52 VXV

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

187,281 mi
Last recorded187,281 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
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

RegistrationFD52 VXV
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

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 187,281 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2025 173,521 miles

Front Lights tinted

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

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

Rear Lights tinted

Pass 20 Jan 2024 157,527 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 139,342 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 119,583 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 105,649 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 97,705 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2020 97,705 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 90,780 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Fail 17 Apr 2019 90,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 84,316 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 80,766 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 77,023 miles

Sidewall damage on nsr tyre outer side wall

Slight brake bind nsf wheel

Pass 20 Apr 2015 73,094 miles

Bonnet Stay Broken

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Outer Side Wall Damage

Offside Front 215/45R17 Tyre Has Outer Side Wall Damage

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre Has Inner & Outer Side Wall Damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

O/S/Front tyre scuffed

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 68,840 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

O/S/Front tyre scuffed

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,437 miles

pitting and slight uneven wear to rear brake discs inner surface

unable to determine rear brake pad thickness

Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,417 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,875 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 53,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,952 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 43,932 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 38,565 miles

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

both front tuyres worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Nov 2005 31,974 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn low on tread

both rear tyres startin g to perish

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

FD52 VXV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 FD52 VXV, 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 FD52 VXV?

You can check the full history of FD52 VXV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FD52 VXV registered?

FD52 VXV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 December 2002.

Is FD52 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD52 VXV shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD52 VXV 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 FD52 VXV. 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.