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2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,889 mi
Last recorded74,889 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 VKW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 74,889 miles

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

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2024 72,579 miles

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

surface corrosion under side vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2023 70,327 miles

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

surface corrosion under side vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2022 67,870 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2021 65,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 63,334 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 60,882 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking in thread

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking in tread

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 57,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

minor exhaust leak when cold

Pass 21 Oct 2017 54,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases when cold (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

slight damage to nearside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 21 Sep 2016 51,801 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly slight drag (3.7.C.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 49,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 46,138 miles

Nearside front tyre low on inside

Pass 5 Sep 2013 42,855 miles

Both rear tyres are bald on inside edges

Rear brake pads getting low

Small cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 18 Aug 2012 37,850 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 37,844 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,607 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 26,296 miles

exhaust corroded

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2009 22,117 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT WATER DAMAGE.NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 23 May 2008 21,040 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 21,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 17,534 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 15,817 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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HG02 VKW 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 HG02 VKW, 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 HG02 VKW registered?

HG02 VKW is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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