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RA02 XOY

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,214 mi
Last recorded130,214 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 XOY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 130,214 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 130,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 128,385 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 128,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 123,453 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to view fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 123,453 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to view fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 118,373 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 114,763 miles

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle becoming corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 112,827 miles

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 111,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2019 111,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 109,561 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 109,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 107,392 miles

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

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jun 2016 106,055 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 106,051 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 10,149 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 101,149 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2014 90,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 23 May 2013 78,823 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 May 2013 78,823 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2012 70,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 58,936 miles

offside front tyre is wearing more on the inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre has worn completly bald on the very inner edge

very slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 5 May 2010 52,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 48,428 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 44,059 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 39,789 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

offside front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 16 May 2006 32,407 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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RA02 XOY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RA02 XOY, 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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RA02 XOY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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