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RJ02 UXT

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,915 mi
Last recorded162,915 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 UXT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 162,915 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 157,370 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened MOUNTING POINTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 157,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LATERAL CONTROL ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LATERAL CONTROL ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened MOUNTING POINTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 152,364 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 147,191 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 147,191 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 142,165 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 142,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 137,256 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 134,003 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 129,009 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 122,367 miles

Offside Front Brake has restricted movement

Pass 20 Jun 2017 115,952 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 115,952 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 114,812 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 108,441 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 108,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 101,575 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 95,217 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 95,217 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 89,463 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 89,463 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 84,258 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 78,242 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 73,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 73,507 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 66,460 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 57,436 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 47,270 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,566 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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RJ02 UXT is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RJ02 UXT, 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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RJ02 UXT is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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