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RL02 ZNM

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,790 mi
Last recorded85,790 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 ZNM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 85,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 83,501 miles

Nearside Front wheel is buckled on the inside

Offside Front wheel is buckled on the inside

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel is buckled on the inside

Pass 6 Feb 2024 81,481 miles

both rear wheels are slightly buckled on the insides

near side front wheel is slightly buckled on the inside

small stone chip in the centre of the front windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2023 79,199 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 77,049 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 73,439 miles

off side rear is slightly buckled on the inside

rear brake discs are sliughtly corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2021 73,439 miles

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

off side rear is slightly buckled on the inside

rear brake discs are sliughtly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,841 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,729 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 65,119 miles

cut in near side front tyre, inner sidewall (not deep enough to reach the cords)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 63,997 miles

nearside front wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 19 Jan 2016 63,852 miles

both front wheels slightly buckled on the insides

Pass 27 Jan 2015 63,240 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 61,086 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 61,086 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are perished

Pass 8 Feb 2013 58,198 miles

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

both rear tyres low tread depth

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 4 Feb 2012 56,961 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished & worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Feb 2011 53,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 51,526 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 49,317 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2008 46,260 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 46,260 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2007 44,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2006 35,897 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZNM 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 87.5%.

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 ZNM, 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 RL02 ZNM registered?

RL02 ZNM is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 May 2002.

Is RL02 ZNM safe to buy?

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