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MV02 HTC

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

69,063 mi
Last recorded69,063 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 HTC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 69,063 miles

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

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

front wiper blades poor

Pass 23 Jul 2025 65,566 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 65,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 87w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 61,036 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 59,649 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 56,150 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 53,416 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 51,173 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 51,173 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 48,700 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 42,828 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Dec 2017 36,402 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 31,068 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 25,419 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 18,937 miles

n/s/f headlight has slight condensation

Pass 4 Feb 2014 17,968 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 17,376 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 17,376 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 16,934 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 16,127 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 15,354 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 14,698 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 13,960 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 12,971 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 12,088 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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MV02 HTC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 MV02 HTC, 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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MV02 HTC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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