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N20 AJS

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

23,180 mi
Last recorded23,180 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 AJS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 23,180 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 22,919 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 22,166 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has got very slight weeping of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 21,874 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 21,658 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 21,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 21,503 miles

Central Front Lower Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 21,392 miles

Central Front Lower Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Feb 2019 21,191 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 20,975 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 20,770 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 20,597 miles

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

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

engine and under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2015 20,457 miles

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 20,251 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 20,047 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 19,747 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 18,190 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 15,948 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 14,527 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 14,103 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 13,598 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 11,504 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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N20 AJS is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N20 AJS, 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 N20 AJS registered?

N20 AJS is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is N20 AJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N20 AJS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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