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LD02 KFN

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,047 mi
Last recorded61,047 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD02 KFN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 61,047 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear underbody surface corrosion

undertray fitted

Pass 20 May 2024 60,737 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 59,529 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 59,529 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 58,266 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 57,341 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 57,340 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 55,388 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 54,154 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 52,541 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 52,536 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 50,530 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 50,530 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 48,253 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 46,782 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 46,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 44,093 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 44,093 miles

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

tyres are under inflated

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

Pass 16 May 2013 40,004 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 35,713 miles

N/S/F tyre bald on inside edge

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2012 35,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre bald on inside edge

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 33,198 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 33,198 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 31,010 miles

o/s/r tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Pass 11 May 2009 28,696 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 26,662 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 24,603 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 21,716 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 21,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2005 19,082 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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LD02 KFN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LD02 KFN, 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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LD02 KFN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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