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LD02 VHN

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,002 mi
Last recorded161,002 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD02 VHN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 161,002 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 160,404 miles

Vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 8 Dec 2022 160,195 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure strap corroded and broke (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

areas of heavy corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2021 154,361 miles

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

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

many areas of corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2021 154,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

many areas of corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2020 150,901 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 150,901 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 146,044 miles

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

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

many areas of corrosion

Fail 28 May 2019 146,044 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

many areas of corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2017 143,888 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front wiper blade split

Fail 31 Dec 2016 143,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front wiper blade split

Pass 4 Nov 2015 129,287 miles

corrosion forming to offside and nearside outer sills

Fail 27 Oct 2015 129,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion forming to offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 2 Jul 2014 122,115 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 119,565 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 115,644 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 111,876 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 108,300 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 108,300 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 103,479 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 88,797 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 76,295 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 63,718 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 VHN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 VHN, 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 VHN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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