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GF02 XGE

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,182 mi
Last recorded150,182 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 XGE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 150,182 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 146,221 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Leak From Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 144,616 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 141,202 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 139,319 miles

Both Sides Inner Sills, Facing Panel & Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 139,300 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Wheel & Inner Sills Corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Sides Inner Sills, Facing Panel & Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 137,596 miles

Front rear tyre edges slightly low.diff slightly oil leak.under tray fitted.

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 137,475 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front rear tyre edges slightly low.diff slightly oil leak.under tray fitted.

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 135,191 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 132,968 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front lower arm bushes deteriorated

exhaust systm heavily corroded slight blow from back box

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Oct 2018 132,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front lower arm bushes deteriorated

exhaust systm heavily corroded slight blow from back box

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2017 123,384 miles

Offside top headlamp mtg broken but lamp still secure

Fail 18 Oct 2017 123,299 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside top headlamp mtg broken but lamp still secure

Pass 9 Aug 2016 117,361 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 114,910 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 May 2015 114,910 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2014 112,297 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 109,061 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 May 2013 109,061 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 May 2012 105,308 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 101,774 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 96,225 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 89,279 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 89,279 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2008 86,214 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 86,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2007 83,757 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 76,864 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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GF02 XGE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF02 XGE, 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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GF02 XGE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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