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NV02 WZW

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,295 mi
Last recorded99,295 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV02 WZW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 99,295 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

inner sills corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2026 99,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2025 90,267 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

inner sill to floor corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2025 90,259 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

inner sill to floor corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 81,788 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 77,359 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 74,301 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 74,301 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 71,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 69,847 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 68,153 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 66,948 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 65,391 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 64,350 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 63,359 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 60,583 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 50,954 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,954 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 46,623 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 39,980 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2006 36,037 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2005 31,595 miles

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

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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NV02 WZW is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NV02 WZW, 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 NV02 WZW registered?

NV02 WZW is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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