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HS02 SXK

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

201,006 mi
Last recorded201,006 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 SXK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 201,006 miles

front ball joint rubber Severely deteriorated

front shock rubber worn

subframe, rear axle, inner sill, brake pipe, under body, suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2024 196,001 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side sills, both side brake pipe, some suspension components corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2023 190,007 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side sills, both side brake pipe, some suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2023 190,007 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side sills, both side brake pipe, some suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 183,117 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side rear sills, both side brake pipe all slight corroded

parking brake weak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 4 Oct 2021 175,049 miles

slight oil leak

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

slight corrosion to rear section surface

Pass 5 Oct 2020 169,715 miles

all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2019 163,081 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 155,412 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 147,196 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 138,369 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 132,711 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 128,514 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 128,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 122,689 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 116,594 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 116,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 107,019 miles

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

advise offside front door mirror slightly damaged !

Fail 6 Sep 2011 107,019 miles

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

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

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

advise offside front door mirror slightly damaged !

Pass 16 Sep 2010 96,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 86,467 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 79,391 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 69,089 miles

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

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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HS02 SXK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HS02 SXK, 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 HS02 SXK registered?

HS02 SXK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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