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LM02 XJV

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,398 mi
Last recorded129,398 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 XJV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 129,398 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 121,175 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 121,175 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 114,952 miles

Offside Rear axle to body support corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2023 114,952 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear axle to body support corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 111,592 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 109,217 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 100,079 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 100,079 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 91,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 86,149 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre spliting on inner side wall

Pass 6 Nov 2015 75,239 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,073 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,903 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,868 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 57,786 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 57,786 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,260 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 54,260 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 50,089 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 49,046 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 44,400 miles

rear brake pads worn low & close to limit

Pass 6 Jun 2007 38,796 miles

Front brake discs undercut.

Front pads approx 70% worn.

Rear brake pads approx 90% worn.

Rear discs slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 32,630 miles

advise both front brake discs lipped

advise offside front tyre has damage to outer side wall in two places. (not down to cord)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 32,630 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advise both front brake discs lipped

advise offside front tyre has damage to outer side wall in two places. (not down to cord)

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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LM02 XJV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XJV, 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 LM02 XJV registered?

LM02 XJV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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