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SD02 XAA

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,712 mi
Last recorded107,712 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 XAA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 107,712 miles

Nearside Rear cv boot starting to seep grease

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 105,803 miles

rear subframe surface corroision

Fail 25 Mar 2025 105,796 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear subframe surface corroision

Pass 18 Mar 2024 103,862 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside egdes

rear sub frame and suspension corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2023 101,122 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 99,290 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Rear subframe and rear suspension has general corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2021 97,568 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear outer sills corroded

Rear subframe / suspension has general corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2020 95,168 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 92,053 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 88,231 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 85,210 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 83,912 miles

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

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

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

all tyres perishing / cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2015 81,132 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 75,266 miles

engine under tray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2012 67,332 miles

rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2011 54,967 miles

Nearside front tyre smooth inner shoulder.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 52,208 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 52,208 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,764 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 47,764 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 44,400 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,427 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,241 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 31,938 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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SD02 XAA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green 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 SD02 XAA, 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 SD02 XAA registered?

SD02 XAA is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 May 2002.

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