CarVerify

Free Car Check

LM02 RVJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

213,519 mi
Last recorded213,519 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 RVJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 213,519 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 205,589 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 194,184 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 182,930 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 182,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 169,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 158,637 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 152,637 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 151,460 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 151,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 139,545 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 130,426 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 130,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 121,835 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 112,427 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 112,427 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 101,263 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 94,620 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 82,633 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 79,217 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 72,052 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 72,052 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 65,701 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 59,170 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 54,333 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 48,427 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LM02 RVJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LM02 RVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LM02 RVJ?

You can check the full history of LM02 RVJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LM02 RVJ registered?

LM02 RVJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 August 2002.

Is LM02 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM02 RVJ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM02 RVJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LM02 RVJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.