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LK02 KWC

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,459 mi
Last recorded108,459 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 KWC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 108,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge worn to 5mm 215/45 ZR17. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damaged in zone A but is less than 10mm diameter. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 108,437 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded within 30cm of rear subframe mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge 215/45 ZR17 measured at 5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At attachment to body both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage in zone A bus is less than 10mm diameter. Damage N/S less than 40mm diameter. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 104,833 miles

Front Both fog lamps not working

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion to all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split on rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split on rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion to all underside components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 104,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to a large percentage of suspension components

nearside number plate light loose

Pass 9 Aug 2022 102,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to a large percentage of suspension components

nearside number plate light loose

Fail 2 Aug 2022 102,517 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

corrosion to a large percentage of suspension components

nearside number plate light loose

oil level light on

Pass 24 Aug 2021 99,005 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 97,144 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 93,013 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 89,293 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 87,034 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 84,560 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 82,278 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 75,347 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 75,344 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 69,595 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 62,552 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 56,164 miles

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

OFFSIDE SILL DAMAGED

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

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

STRONG ADVISORY) NEARSIDE REAR TYRE DEEP CUT OUTER WALL

Pass 19 Feb 2010 49,052 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 41,325 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,103 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have cuts in side wall and have wear on inside edge

Fail 16 Feb 2007 32,380 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 32,380 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2006 25,627 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 KWC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 LK02 KWC, 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 KWC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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