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FG02 FYM

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,807 mi
Last recorded72,807 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 FYM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 72,807 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR INNER SILL AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDER COVERS

Pass 23 Jan 2025 72,168 miles

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Pass 6 Feb 2024 71,132 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 70,049 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 68,991 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS SLIGHTLY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Pass 28 Jan 2021 68,481 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 67,835 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 64,692 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 62,240 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 59,021 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 56,309 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 51,287 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 45,977 miles

rear tyres over half worn

Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,081 miles

front tyre inner edges wearing

o/s/r handbrake efficentcy getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2012 38,698 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 36,094 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 33,073 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,291 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 13 Mar 2008 24,965 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,285 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,327 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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FG02 FYM is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FG02 FYM, 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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FG02 FYM is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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