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FG02 XPR

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,839 mi
Last recorded124,839 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 124,839 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 119,751 miles

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

Rear diff slight leak

Pass 28 Mar 2024 115,357 miles

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

Rear diff seeping

Fail 20 Mar 2024 115,156 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff seeping

Pass 6 Apr 2023 110,103 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 110,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 103,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge some cracks sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 99,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 93,070 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 85,134 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,384 miles

undertrays fitted

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 78,384 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,960 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,271 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 68,064 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,120 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,824 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,875 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,544 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,430 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,322 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,574 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,708 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,104 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 XPR is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XPR, 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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What year was FG02 XPR registered?

FG02 XPR is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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