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N18 UGA

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,035 mi
Last recorded82,035 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 UGA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 82,035 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 71,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 55,959 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 49,841 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 43,877 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 34,944 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 25,193 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 18,252 miles

Underside suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 18,244 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 17,921 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 17,468 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades judder and offside wiper split but clears enough of screen at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2013 16,874 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 16,874 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 16,504 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 16,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2011 15,832 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 15,049 miles

all tyres perishing in tread

Pass 14 Aug 2009 14,023 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 11,963 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 10,095 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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N18 UGA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N18 UGA, 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 N18 UGA registered?

N18 UGA is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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