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RL02 LUB

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

91,585 mi
Last recorded91,585 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 LUB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 91,585 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 91,573 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 90,753 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 90,035 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 89,366 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 88,593 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface is badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 87,765 miles

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2020 86,524 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 84,691 miles

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Fail 18 Jan 2019 84,691 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Jan 2018 82,971 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 82,971 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 81,468 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 79,109 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 77,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 74,260 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,787 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 67,490 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 63,716 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 59,990 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 56,224 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 51,431 miles

child seats fitted to both rear outer seats

Pass 17 Jan 2007 39,909 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 30,790 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 25,442 miles

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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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RL02 LUB is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 RL02 LUB, 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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RL02 LUB is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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