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M222 SKL

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

64,840 mi
Last recorded64,840 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 SKL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 64,840 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 61,682 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 55,593 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 55,593 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 49,191 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 48,800 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 31,915 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 31,673 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 30,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 30,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 29,005 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 26,185 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 25,993 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 25,646 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,935 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 24,049 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 23,393 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 22,425 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 21,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 20,037 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 18,594 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 16,629 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 14,702 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 11,929 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 9,044 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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M222 SKL is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 M222 SKL, 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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M222 SKL is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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