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ME02 VHH

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

102,869 mi
Last recorded102,869 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 VHH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 102,869 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2026 102,693 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 98,259 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 98,259 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 93,843 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 89,209 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 83,912 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 79,545 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 75,782 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 74,720 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 72,437 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 67,416 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 63,028 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 58,957 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 54,820 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 49,284 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 48,763 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 48,763 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 45,385 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 41,128 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 37,127 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,768 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 27,899 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

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

Nearside rear brake disc has slight corrosion on inside face

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 23,124 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 18,082 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

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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ME02 VHH 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 ME02 VHH, 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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ME02 VHH is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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