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OV02 WUB

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,485 mi
Last recorded116,485 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 WUB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2025 116,485 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 95,031 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 92,194 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 92,194 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 90,056 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 87,334 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,075 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 80,140 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 78,289 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 78,289 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 68,147 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 49,838 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,446 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,913 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 37,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,001 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 28,768 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 26,039 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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OV02 WUB is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OV02 WUB, 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 OV02 WUB registered?

OV02 WUB is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is OV02 WUB safe to buy?

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