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PSY 987

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

121,092 mi
Last recorded121,092 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSY 987
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 121,092 miles

Corrosion in places

Fail 16 Jun 2025 121,028 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Corrosion in places

Pass 19 Jun 2024 118,471 miles

Corrosion in places

Front Fog lights not working

Pass 19 May 2023 115,612 miles

Front both fog lamps not working

corrosion in places

Pass 10 Jun 2022 114,137 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 112,343 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 112,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 111,280 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 104,633 miles

All tyres cracking on inside walls

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 96,806 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 92,888 miles

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 90,241 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 83,091 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 82,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly across treads.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre wearing on edges + chunk out of side wall.

o/s front tyre wearing on edges + nail in the tread

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2013 75,511 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 21 May 2012 68,065 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,649 miles

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

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

slight damage n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2010 55,009 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 48,932 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 42,786 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 35,988 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 29,553 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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PSY 987 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 86.4%.

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 PSY 987, 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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PSY 987 is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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