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MF02 LJN

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,614 mi
Last recorded118,614 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 118,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2024 116,337 miles

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 6 Oct 2023 114,019 miles

Slight corrosion underside of vehicle.

Fail 5 Oct 2023 114,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 7 Oct 2022 109,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight corrosion: Exhaust, Rear Sub frame, Rear suspension arms, Rear anti roll bar.

Pass 8 Oct 2021 104,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear sub frame, Rear suspension arms, Rear anti roll bar.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 100,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear Sub frame, Rear Suspension arms, Rear Anti roll bar.

Pass 15 Oct 2019 96,218 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion: Exhaust, Rear sub frame, Rear suspension arms, Rear anti roll bar.

Fail 15 Oct 2019 96,218 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion: Exhaust, Rear sub frame, Rear suspension arms, Rear anti roll bar.

Pass 18 Oct 2018 90,107 miles

under tray fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2018 90,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn low to legal limit on inner edge 2mm

under tray fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2017 84,664 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear sub-frame, Front & Rear suspension arms, Rear anti roll bar.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 78,199 miles

Engine & Floor covers fitted

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear sub frame, Rear anti roll bar

Fail 22 Nov 2016 78,199 miles

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

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

Engine & Floor covers fitted

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear sub frame, Rear anti roll bar

Pass 16 Nov 2015 72,068 miles

Engine & Floor covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion

Front Brake discs worn

Oil leak

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 72,068 miles

Engine & Floor covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion

Front Brake discs worn

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

Oil leak

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 66,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn

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

Oil leak

Slight corroosion: Exhaust, Rear anti roll bar

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 66,823 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn

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

Oil leak

Slight corroosion: Exhaust, Rear anti roll bar

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 61,142 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 20 Nov 2013 61,058 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 49,280 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 43,178 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,728 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 39,357 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 39,357 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 36,301 miles

no spare wheel

Pass 27 Mar 2007 28,766 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,226 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads worn

rear n/s tyre worn on inner 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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MF02 LJN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MF02 LJN, 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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MF02 LJN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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