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LX02 FHK

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

181,882 mi
Last recorded181,882 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 FHK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 181,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 163,544 miles

Front 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 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 153,767 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 153,746 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 150,850 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has minor play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 150,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has minor play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 141,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp cluster damaged but not affecting light function or output

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 131,969 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 124,205 miles

Advise front brake discs lipped.

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 124,205 miles

Advise front brake discs lipped.

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 117,905 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 117,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 110,802 miles

advise both front tie bar bushes split.

Fail 14 Mar 2014 102,874 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tie bar bushes perrished.

advise front wipers smearing screen.

advise undertrays and wheel arch liner offside damaged and insecure.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 102,874 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tie bar bushes perrished.

advise front wipers smearing screen.

advise undertrays and wheel arch liner offside damaged and insecure.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 95,636 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise near side rear shock asborber weeping

advise some movement in both front lower suspension ball joints

Fail 15 Mar 2013 95,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise hand brake travel high

advise near side rear shock asborber weeping

advise off side front tyre balding inner edge,on legal limits

advise some movement in both front lower suspension ball joints

Pass 16 Mar 2012 89,616 miles

advise nearside front wheel slight binding.

advise nearside rear tyre on 3mm.

advise offside rear tyre wearing inner edge.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 82,422 miles

advise off side rear and near side front tyres wearing inner edges

advise rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2011 82,422 miles

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

advise off side rear and near side front tyres wearing inner edges

advise rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 74,021 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 67,143 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 59,747 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 52,925 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 44,738 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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LX02 FHK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LX02 FHK, 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 LX02 FHK registered?

LX02 FHK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 May 2002.

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