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MT02 WZC

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,716 mi
Last recorded64,716 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 WZC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 64,716 miles

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 13 Dec 2024 63,788 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 62,509 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 62,509 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 61,153 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 60,160 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 59,069 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 58,343 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,088 miles

all four tyres cracking slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2017 55,020 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 55,005 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 52,890 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 51,424 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 49,656 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 46,006 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 43,897 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,354 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,056 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 36,106 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 32,078 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 28,665 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,251 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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MT02 WZC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MT02 WZC, 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 MT02 WZC registered?

MT02 WZC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 May 2002.

Is MT02 WZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT02 WZC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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