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SH02 UWN

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,667 mi
Last recorded135,667 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 UWN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 135,667 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 135,667 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 132,471 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 128,920 miles

knocking noise on front end

n/s front brake disc has a worn area , imbalance ok

slight drag on brake

Fail 27 Nov 2019 128,919 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective wont open (3.1 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

knocking noise on front end

n/s front brake disc has a worn area , imbalance ok

slight drag on brake

Pass 11 Oct 2018 118,685 miles

knocking noise on car

rear hub , lower arm bush has slight play and knocking noise

Fail 16 Aug 2018 117,466 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge and cut (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight drag on brake

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

knocking noise from suspension

rear hub lower arm, outer bushes . have slight play

Pass 27 Jun 2017 106,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 100,811 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leaking

Pass 23 Jun 2015 99,060 miles

slight cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 19 Jun 2015 99,053 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Jun 2014 96,995 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 96,975 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 92,227 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 92,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 87,479 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 87,438 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 84,607 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 84,607 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 83,864 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 82,261 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 81,288 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 80,553 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 77,600 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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SH02 UWN 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 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 SH02 UWN, 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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SH02 UWN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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