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LD02 VHR

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,267 mi
Last recorded90,267 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 90,267 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres are worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 84,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear sill repair coated

Pass 2 Jul 2024 78,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2023 69,334 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 60,882 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 54,759 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 49,905 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 49,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 46,642 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 46,642 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 42,934 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 42,055 miles

rear suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jul 2015 39,413 miles

rear suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jul 2014 38,235 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 35,789 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 35,784 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 34,030 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 32,659 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,045 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread depth

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2008 29,247 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 29,247 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 26,836 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 23,280 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 19,804 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 VHR is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LD02 VHR, 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 VHR is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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