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RG02 SNU

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,832 mi
Last recorded107,832 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 SNU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 107,832 miles

Offside Front position light dim

Pass 15 Jan 2025 101,394 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged and offside rear perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 13 Feb 2024 95,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer outer sill corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2023 88,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

power steering belt slightly loose

Fail 8 Feb 2023 88,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

power steering belt slightly loose

Pass 10 Jan 2022 83,501 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

both rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,340 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges and perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge and perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2020 81,886 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2019 81,306 miles

Nearside Front tyre split inner sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jan 2018 80,615 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Front Lower ball joint slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2017 75,413 miles

front brake discs worn

slight movement offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 21 Jan 2016 68,294 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2015 67,027 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 66,023 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 66,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,095 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 61,124 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 54,099 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 54,069 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 47,520 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 38,531 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,194 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 31,194 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 25,137 miles

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

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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RG02 SNU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red 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 RG02 SNU, 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 RG02 SNU registered?

RG02 SNU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 August 2002.

Is RG02 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG02 SNU 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.

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