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MR02 SJH

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,396 mi
Last recorded126,396 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR02 SJH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 126,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (215/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 121,658 miles

advise rear sub frame and mount badly corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2025 121,658 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

advise rear sub frame and mount badly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2024 117,833 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 117,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed by seam on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill filled not welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 115,106 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 115,098 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper is loked

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 113,366 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 113,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No water coming through jets (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 113,195 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 113,090 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 108,449 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 99,565 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 90,990 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 82,678 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 75,669 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,168 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

headlights realigned during test

Fail 3 Apr 2013 63,004 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 63,004 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,877 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 51,812 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 51,812 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,684 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,877 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,054 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,875 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,338 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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MR02 SJH is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MR02 SJH, 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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MR02 SJH is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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