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PB02 PJB

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,421 mi
Last recorded124,421 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB02 PJB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 124,421 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 123,382 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 122,175 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 122,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 121,226 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 121,226 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 119,672 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 117,948 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 112,092 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 112,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 109,002 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 104,499 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 100,040 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 100,040 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 97,872 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 91,753 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2015 91,753 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 86,172 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,822 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 75,802 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 68,932 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 59,703 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 52,784 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 44,194 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 44,148 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 35,314 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 35,314 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn in centre of tread

Pass 7 Mar 2006 24,807 miles

both front tyres worn on 2mm on inner edges.

stone chip in windscreen within 10mm

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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PB02 PJB is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PB02 PJB, 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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PB02 PJB is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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