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FM02 EFF

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,674 mi
Last recorded179,674 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 EFF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 179,674 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 168,531 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 160,924 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 145,384 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 131,225 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 116,496 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 113,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

off side front tyre crack in thread

Pass 1 Jul 2014 110,908 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 108,339 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 108,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 105,398 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 105,395 miles

Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 96,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 85,349 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in rack bushes

Fail 28 Aug 2010 85,347 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in rack bushes

Pass 4 Aug 2009 70,794 miles

small cuts on tyre wall

Fail 4 Aug 2009 70,794 miles

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

small cuts on tyre wall

Pass 28 Aug 2008 59,644 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 39,755 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 22,125 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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FM02 EFF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM02 EFF, 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 FM02 EFF registered?

FM02 EFF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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