CarVerify

Free Car Check

R80 MAV

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,412 mi
Last recorded148,412 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 MAV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 148,412 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 137,405 miles

Nearside Front Moisture in fog lamp

Nearside Rear Parking brake shoe retaining device appears to be insecure

Nearside Rear Slight play in lower suspension arm inner joint at hub

Offside Rear Slight play in lower suspension arm inner joint at hub

Fail 15 Nov 2024 137,405 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Subframe brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Subframe brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Moisture in fog lamp

Nearside Rear Parking brake shoe retaining device appears to be insecure

Nearside Rear Slight play in lower suspension arm inner joint at hub

Offside Rear Slight play in lower suspension arm inner joint at hub

Pass 9 Nov 2023 131,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear sub frame support brackets has corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2022 125,485 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 116,673 miles

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Slight leak from exhaust system

Pass 13 Nov 2020 103,477 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 103,477 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 92,622 miles

Front Brake pads getting low

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Rear Brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Sep 2018 86,018 miles

Exhaust system slightly noisy

Nearside Front Brake caliper has very slight fluid staining. Possibly resulting from a previous repair or system defect?

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6 mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6 mm

Pass 20 Sep 2017 75,376 miles

OSF brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2017 75,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

OSF brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2016 69,581 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 67,300 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 64,523 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 62,085 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 60,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 60,104 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,770 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,907 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,199 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,281 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 48,527 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2006 44,193 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R80 MAV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R80 MAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R80 MAV?

You can check the full history of R80 MAV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R80 MAV registered?

R80 MAV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is R80 MAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R80 MAV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R80 MAV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R80 MAV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.