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LC02 XRE

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

104,583 mi
Last recorded104,583 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 XRE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 104,583 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 100,536 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (ALL) upper & Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 97,344 miles

Offside Rear lamp unit has damage

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 95,192 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 87,967 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 78,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 77,467 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front washer jet partially blocked

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

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

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

radiator stained with coolant

Fail 14 Dec 2020 77,466 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front washer jet partially blocked

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

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

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

radiator stained with coolant

Pass 1 Jul 2019 74,866 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect signs of a previous leak, not wet, and functioning ok (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pads look low on linings, limited vision

pas belt requires some adjustment

twist to the offside rear seat belt , functioning ok

Fail 24 Jun 2019 74,842 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Covers and shields fitted

Offside Rear seat belt buckle slightly twisted

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

both front tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 10 Jul 2018 72,507 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

lip to the front brake discs

rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyres have splitting to the inner side walls , not showing cords yet.. will require attention

some corrosion to suspension components

Pass 23 Jun 2017 70,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 67,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 9 Jul 2015 64,607 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,310 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 1 Jul 2013 55,132 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 49,872 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 43,644 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,946 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 30,644 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 28,303 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 25,776 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 23,065 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 XRE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LC02 XRE, 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 XRE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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