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LJ02 CVT

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,972 mi
Last recorded124,972 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 CVT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 124,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion all over axles and arms

Fail 11 Jun 2026 124,972 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced polish both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion all over axles and arms

Pass 24 Jun 2025 121,958 miles

rear axle and arms has surface corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2025 121,958 miles

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear axle and arms has surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2024 117,369 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 117,369 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working fronts (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 113,261 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise o/s/f back plate missing

advise oil leek

Fail 20 Jun 2023 113,259 miles

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

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

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise o/s/f back plate missing

advise oil leek

Pass 27 Jun 2022 108,416 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 108,334 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 101,781 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 101,674 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 95,349 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Jun 2020 95,341 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 88,060 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 88,058 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 88,004 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 83,235 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 74,228 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,122 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,364 miles

n/s front tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Fail 24 Feb 2014 53,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2013 46,468 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 44,018 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 43,714 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,086 miles

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

Plastic covers underbody

Pass 17 Feb 2009 40,356 miles

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

Under car covers.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 37,341 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,911 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 30,028 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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LJ02 CVT 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 LJ02 CVT, 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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LJ02 CVT is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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