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LD02 KFU

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

88,004 mi
Last recorded88,004 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD02 KFU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 88,004 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 88,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 82,650 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 82,582 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 82,280 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 81,090 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 81,090 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 79,208 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 78,598 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 78,560 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 72,533 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 72,533 miles

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 76,831 miles

O/S/F wheel brake binding

Power Steering notchy

Pass 20 Apr 2016 75,168 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 74,179 miles

slight bind to off side front wheel

Fail 7 May 2015 74,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight bind to off side front wheel

Pass 2 May 2014 73,743 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 69,175 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 66,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 65,552 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 63,821 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 62,088 miles

under vehicle checks limited due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2008 54,869 miles

both rear tyres inner edges close to limit of wear

o/s/f tyre inner edge on limit of wear

Fail 28 Jul 2008 54,861 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres inner edges close to limit of wear

o/s/f tyre inner edge on limit of wear

Pass 27 Jul 2007 49,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s wiper blade starting to split

slight buckle on both rear roadwheels

Fail 27 Jul 2007 49,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s wiper blade starting to split

slight buckle on both rear roadwheels

Pass 1 Aug 2006 38,660 miles

both rear tyres on limit of wear (inside edges)

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 KFU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KFU, 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 KFU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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