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RX02 CUK

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,056 mi
Last recorded220,056 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 CUK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 220,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 220,054 miles

Emissions unable to be completed CO excessive (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 219,298 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion built up along the underside of the vehicle and majority of suspension components

Pass 13 Oct 2023 217,920 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 217,920 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 215,752 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 213,568 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 213,566 miles

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

Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 211,046 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 205,792 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 199,637 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 189,733 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 189,717 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 173,042 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 173,042 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 151,017 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 151,017 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 149,611 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

various suspension and braking components coroded

Pass 11 Oct 2014 132,422 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 116,879 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 116,879 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 109,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 109,156 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 103,645 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 99,376 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 99,376 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 88,643 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 84,248 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 77,433 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 70,694 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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RX02 CUK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RX02 CUK, 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 RX02 CUK registered?

RX02 CUK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is RX02 CUK safe to buy?

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