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HG02 XLO

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,044 mi
Last recorded127,044 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 XLO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 127,044 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 121,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 111,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 106,837 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 103,745 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 101,127 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 98,656 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 96,295 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 92,491 miles

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

Rear both side sills corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2018 92,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear both side sills corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,427 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 78,149 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 73,976 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight bind nearside front wheel

Fail 6 Jun 2014 73,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight bind nearside front wheel

Pass 12 Jun 2013 69,511 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre side walls deteriorating

Fail 15 Jun 2012 63,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre side walls deteriorating

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 May 2011 55,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 55,572 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,490 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 32,046 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 32,046 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 25,737 miles

osr tyre edge badly worn

Pass 16 Jun 2006 21,568 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 XLO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLO, 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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HG02 XLO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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