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MW02 ZDK

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

116,686 mi
Last recorded116,686 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 ZDK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 116,686 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 116,677 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2025 114,791 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 114,782 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 113,056 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 110,732 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 108,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 106,430 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 104,875 miles

general surface corrosion underside, undersheilds restricting underside view

Pass 31 Jul 2019 97,297 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 88,104 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 83,274 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 80,173 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 75,275 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 69,790 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 64,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Aug 2012 59,060 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 54,023 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,090 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on inner shoulder

Pass 7 Aug 2009 41,418 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2008 34,876 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 28,512 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 22,484 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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MW02 ZDK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 MW02 ZDK, 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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MW02 ZDK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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