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FL02 SVV

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,324 mi
Last recorded99,324 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 SVV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 99,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 96,865 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 94,026 miles

both rear brake discs lightly corroded

both rear tyres scrubbed on edge

rear exhaust bracket loose

Pass 24 Feb 2023 92,227 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 92,227 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 90,757 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel difficult to turn by hand

Fail 16 Feb 2022 90,757 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel difficult to turn by hand

Pass 23 Feb 2021 89,432 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern poor due to condition off lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to both rear outer seals

Pass 13 Feb 2020 88,790 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 87,094 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 84,085 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2017 81,170 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 75,811 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 75,809 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 73,085 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 71,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 71,493 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 68,198 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 63,422 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 58,879 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 48,720 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 39,982 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,165 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 22,141 miles

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO REAR B/DISCS

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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FL02 SVV 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 83.3%.

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 FL02 SVV, 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 FL02 SVV registered?

FL02 SVV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 April 2002.

Is FL02 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL02 SVV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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