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MX02 UVM

2002 Lexus IS200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,036 mi
Last recorded41,036 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 UVM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 41,036 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 40,513 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 40,230 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 40,205 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 40,085 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 39,925 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 39,612 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 38,972 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 37,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 37,403 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 37,403 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 35,914 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 34,067 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 32,196 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 30,517 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 28,654 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 28,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 25,512 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 23,035 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 23,035 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 19,974 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 15,935 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 13,451 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 11,546 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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MX02 UVM is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MX02 UVM, 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 MX02 UVM registered?

MX02 UVM is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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