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FJ02 DXP

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

124,160 mi
Last recorded124,160 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 DXP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 124,160 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 123,975 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 109,912 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 103,487 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 98,484 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 98,459 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 96,218 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

outer sills corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2020 95,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

outer sills corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 91,203 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 88,560 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 85,328 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,360 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,424 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 67,094 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 60,473 miles

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 19 Mar 2013 60,473 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres aged / perishing and wearing on inside edges , also have a nail in each tyre , both tyres have large cuts in inner side walls (recommend replacement)

tyre size 215/45 R17

Pass 2 Mar 2012 53,984 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 49,866 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyre's perished

Pass 31 Mar 2010 46,618 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,939 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 37,620 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 32,155 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 25,292 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 DXP is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DXP, 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 DXP registered?

FJ02 DXP is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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