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LK02 EMJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

138,650 mi
Last recorded138,650 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 EMJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 138,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 131,753 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2025 131,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 122,892 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 115,259 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 107,526 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 105,160 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 104,362 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 101,562 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 101,562 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 95,204 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 88,776 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 81,882 miles

Offside Front wheel slight binding

Fail 11 Feb 2016 81,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel slight binding

Pass 3 Mar 2015 75,397 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 75,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 68,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2014 68,593 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs VERY HEAVILY corroded on inner braking surfaces

Pass 24 Feb 2013 60,414 miles

Both front tyres wearing out on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre close to inner edge

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 53,186 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,510 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 44,509 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,051 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 35,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,241 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 24,534 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,543 miles

small cut in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 23 Feb 2007 17,402 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 16,679 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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LK02 EMJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 LK02 EMJ, 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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What year was LK02 EMJ registered?

LK02 EMJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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