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RL02 SSK

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

161,423 mi
Last recorded161,423 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2025 161,423 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole near rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch very rusty close to 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 157,520 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2024 157,514 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 148,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 136,837 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 126,790 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 125,093 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 122,875 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 119,232 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 111,907 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 102,381 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 95,431 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 92,736 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 88,694 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 81,975 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 81,975 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 78,168 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 70,237 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 63,234 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 54,110 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 41,791 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 27,842 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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RL02 SSK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 SSK, 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 SSK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 July 2002.

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