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HF02 NKM

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,734 mi
Last recorded89,734 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 89,734 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 86,599 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 85,140 miles

Rear rear suspension and arms corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2023 85,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear rear suspension and arms corroded

Pass 6 May 2022 83,590 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension and arms corroded

Fail 6 May 2022 83,590 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear suspension and arms corroded

Pass 14 May 2021 80,777 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

all brake discs rusty

rear suspension arms and subframe corroded

Fail 6 May 2021 80,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

all brake discs rusty

rear suspension arms and subframe corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 79,391 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Apr 2018 79,391 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2017 78,136 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Apr 2017 78,136 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2016 75,556 miles

Alternator belt has small cracks appearing

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both front wheels display brake binding

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to front brake ferrules

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to rear shocks

Corrosion to rear sub-frame

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Front lower suspension arm - rear bushes perishing

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Bush next to where column attaches to steering rack play detected. It is possible that the NS bush is the same (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak engine area

Oil leak front of gearbox

Slight fraying to edge of driver's seat belt

Fail 30 Jun 2016 75,556 miles

Alternator belt has small cracks appearing

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both front wheels display brake binding

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to front brake ferrules

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to rear shocks

Corrosion to rear sub-frame

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Front lower suspension arm - rear bushes perishing

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Bush next to where column attaches to steering rack play detected. It is possible that the NS bush is the same (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine area

Oil leak front of gearbox

Slight fraying to edge of driver's seat belt

Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusting.

rear subframe, and suspension arms corroding.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 70,523 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusting.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

rear subframe, and suspension arms corroding.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 67,769 miles

front brake pads low.

handbrake travel long.

rear exhaust corroding.

slight play in offside front lower ball joint.

Fail 12 Jun 2014 67,769 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads low.

handbrake travel long.

rear exhaust corroding.

slight play in offside front lower ball joint.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,608 miles

Exhaust has light corrosion at joints

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 62,608 miles

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

Exhaust has light corrosion at joints

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 56,200 miles

offside front brake binding

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

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

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

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

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

cut in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2011 51,389 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 51,389 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 46,184 miles

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

o/s wiper blade slightly split

Fail 7 Jun 2010 46,184 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade slightly split

Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,797 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 40,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 35,473 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 32,922 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 28,882 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 NKM is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NKM, 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 NKM is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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