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LK02 EHU

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,201 mi
Last recorded54,201 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 EHU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 54,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NERSIDE & OFFSIDE ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NERSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 53,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 51,662 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 51,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working BOTTLE LEAK/CRACKED (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective ALSO INSECURE (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 49,418 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 46,869 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 46,863 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 44,424 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 44,408 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and inner worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 41,861 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 41,861 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 39,189 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 39,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 36,611 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 36,609 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,787 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 33,787 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 31,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 30,968 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 30,968 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 29,670 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 29,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 28,112 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 26,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 26,528 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,385 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 21,995 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,101 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jul 2007 16,828 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 16,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 14,618 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 14,618 miles

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

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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LK02 EHU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LK02 EHU, 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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LK02 EHU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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