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FJ02 DVK

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

154,345 mi
Last recorded154,345 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 DVK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 154,345 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 133,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 117,209 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 110,813 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 105,206 miles

Both inner rear of sills rusty

Offside outer rear of sill corroding but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 16 Feb 2021 98,489 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 93,300 miles

underside slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 93,275 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2018 86,194 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 79,937 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel filler neck deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2016 72,219 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 65,863 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 60,957 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 56,981 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,981 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 53,233 miles

Advise front number plate broken

Advise rear brake discs badly corroded and rear disc pads worn low

Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,748 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 43,563 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 38,306 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,356 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 28,356 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 19,645 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 10,689 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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FJ02 DVK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FJ02 DVK, 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 FJ02 DVK registered?

FJ02 DVK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for FJ02 DVK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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