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LC02 VMM

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,578 mi
Last recorded33,578 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 VMM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 33,578 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 33,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 31,682 miles

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

General corrosion

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 31,682 miles

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

General corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 31,503 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside / Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 30,993 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 30,296 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 29,782 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 28,393 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 28,393 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 26,188 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 24,240 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 24,240 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 23,731 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 23,415 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 23,415 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight front brake application uneven

Pass 16 Jan 2015 23,150 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 22,857 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 22,030 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2012 21,645 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 21,645 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 21,107 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 21,107 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 20,269 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 19,586 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 17,230 miles

cork fitted in place of screw top on battery

dent in offside front and rear doors

Pass 24 May 2006 12,970 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 6,545 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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LC02 VMM is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC02 VMM, 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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LC02 VMM is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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