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MF02 LJK

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,518 mi
Last recorded58,518 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 LJK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 58,518 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 58,518 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 57,371 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 55,936 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 54,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 53,344 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 53,324 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2021 51,416 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 50,039 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 47,254 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,133 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,050 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,579 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,535 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,690 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 70,690 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,145 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 23,362 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,707 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 16,603 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 13,167 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 10,169 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 6,986 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 5,618 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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MF02 LJK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MF02 LJK, 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 MF02 LJK registered?

MF02 LJK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 April 2002.

Is MF02 LJK safe to buy?

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