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GN02 OJM

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,245 mi
Last recorded117,245 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 OJM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 117,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 107,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer corrosion to sills outside prescribed areas

Fail 7 Nov 2024 107,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer corrosion to sills outside prescribed areas

Pass 8 Nov 2023 94,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 79,949 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2021 77,234 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 76,227 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 75,042 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 73,253 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 71,024 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 69,099 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 9 Nov 2015 67,081 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 64,625 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 62,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in column bush

Pass 16 Oct 2012 60,320 miles

slight play in top column bush

Pass 26 Oct 2011 57,985 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres heavily perished around tread

offside front fog lamp inoperative

slight play upper steering column bush

Pass 26 Oct 2010 55,904 miles

NSR TYRE HAS A CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL BUT NOT TO CORDS TYRE ALSO STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK

Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 46,938 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

Pass 28 Oct 2008 47,485 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN ON INNER FACES/ O/S/F AND BOTH REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,990 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 38,444 miles

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

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

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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GN02 OJM is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GN02 OJM, 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 GN02 OJM registered?

GN02 OJM is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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