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N2 HKR

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

95,002 mi
Last recorded95,002 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 HKR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 95,002 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust

Fail 11 Oct 2025 95,002 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 91,450 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all suspension front and rear corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2023 91,288 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 88,247 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer sill damaged due vehicle being jacked incorrectly

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 May 2022 88,247 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer sill damaged due vehicle being jacked incorrectly

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 86,218 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear both rear outer sills damaged due to jacking up wrong place also corroded but haven't gone thru

Pass 4 May 2020 84,699 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 83,914 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 83,119 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 83,115 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2017 81,935 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 81,931 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 80,081 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,395 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 78,320 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 76,768 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 74,962 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 73,249 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2011 70,900 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 70,900 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 68,019 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 68,019 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 68,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 61,142 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 61,142 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 56,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 56,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 43,105 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 43,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 19,351 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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N2 HKR is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N2 HKR, 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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N2 HKR is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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