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M12 SCP

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

82,907 mi
Last recorded82,907 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 SCP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 82,907 miles

front suspension corroded

general corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 13 Aug 2025 82,425 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 81,659 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 80,935 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 80,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil leak from differential

Pass 12 Aug 2021 79,246 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside has slight corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2021 79,246 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe mount attachment bracket (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe attachment bracket (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2020 78,271 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside has corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2020 78,271 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside has corrosion

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 76,897 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside has corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2018 74,940 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 71,657 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,837 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 61,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 61,803 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 58,559 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 51,119 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2012 51,117 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner/outer edge of the nearside front tyre part worn.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 49,518 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 49,518 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,283 miles

front discs slightly worn

front pads have around 3mm

offside rear tyre has splits to tread and close to legal limit

Pass 13 Aug 2009 44,750 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 42,320 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,815 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 35,855 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 33,295 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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M12 SCP is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 M12 SCP, 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 M12 SCP registered?

M12 SCP is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is M12 SCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 SCP shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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