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HF02 EKT

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

199,240 mi
Last recorded199,240 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 EKT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 199,240 miles

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

rear both inner arches corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2025 181,480 miles

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

Rear Both inner arches corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2024 157,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2023 145,288 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside steering rack misting oil around gaiter.

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 145,262 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside steering rack misting oil around gaiter.

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 144,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oversills fitted not allowing full inspection of sill panels

Rear silencer loose and not fitting correctly but secure

Pass 8 Apr 2023 141,036 miles

Body panel slightly loose body kit panels (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 140,927 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Body panel slightly loose all body kit panels (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 140,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front white light (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Body panel slightly loose all body kit panels (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 140,879 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure bumper is only held on with small cable tie this could snap at anytime, causing bumper to fall off. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel insecure rear wheel arch panel . (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected top of windscreen is has sticker that affects visibility through swept area. (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate lamp insecure held on with cable ties. (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened suspension lowered, which could effect the handerling. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour more blue light than white. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened suspension lowered which could effect handerling. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened suspension lowered which could effect the handerling. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour more blue than white (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened suspension lowered which could effect handerling. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 140,434 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified SPORTS CAT FITTED BUT NOT EFFICIENT ENOUGH FOR THIS VEHICLE (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE TO REAR JOIN (6.1.2 (a))

HOLES DRILLED IN PASSENGER REAR DOOR BUT NO SHARP EDGES AND NOT EFFECTING STRUCTURAL STRENGTH

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 131,017 miles

EML ON

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 131,017 miles

EML ON

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 117,652 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 117,642 miles

Emissions not tested Test aborted. lambda reading high, idle speed too high. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 105,847 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 104,078 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 101,530 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 101,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 98,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 98,911 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 96,963 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 94,855 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 92,970 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 98,661 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 87,830 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 78,994 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

front lower arm bushes starting to unbond

rear discs coorroded

Fail 23 Feb 2011 78,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

age cracking to suspension rubbers

front lower arm bushes starting to unbond

rear discs coorroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 65,802 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 65,802 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,630 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 52,065 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 46,436 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread surface.

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split.Advise replacement.

Offside front tyre-outer sidewall slightly distorted.Advise replacement.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 34,010 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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HF02 EKT is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HF02 EKT, 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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HF02 EKT is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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