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2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

131,778 mi
Last recorded131,778 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 LWP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 131,778 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 131,738 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 123,715 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 120,281 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 26 May 2021 120,173 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 116,913 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 114,263 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 7 May 2018 110,159 miles

EML light illuminated on dash

Lower engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel binding

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 104,883 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2016 101,459 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 99,287 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 27 Apr 2015 99,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake discs rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2014 95,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 22 Apr 2013 92,300 miles

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

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

rear diff oil leaks

Fail 22 Apr 2013 92,300 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

rear diff oil leaks

Pass 24 Apr 2012 88,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 26 Apr 2011 83,743 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing on tread

rear brake pads wearing low

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight coolant leak from back of water pump

Pass 26 Apr 2010 80,561 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 76,486 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 72,167 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 71,995 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 62,277 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 51,099 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 37,864 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2005 37,864 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RL02 LWP is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LWP, 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 LWP is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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