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MK02 DZB

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

159,826 mi
Last recorded159,826 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 DZB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 159,826 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 156,457 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 156,446 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 152,538 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 152,525 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 146,000 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 137,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Sep 2017 134,888 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 132,232 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 132,232 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 127,262 miles

child seat fitted.

Fail 26 Sep 2015 127,262 miles

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

child seat fitted.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 119,310 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 109,214 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 99,406 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 93,700 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 88,525 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 81,171 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 74,888 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 69,371 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyure wearing outer edges.

Fail 26 Nov 2007 93,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyure wearing outer edges.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 67,659 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 54,357 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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MK02 DZB is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MK02 DZB, 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 MK02 DZB registered?

MK02 DZB is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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