CarVerify

Free Car Check

SJ02 UTE

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

179,407 mi
Last recorded179,407 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 UTE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
View full Lexus IS200 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2019 179,407 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 176,323 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches/sill corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 165,676 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Oil leak Diff ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 155,913 miles

under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 138,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 125,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 116,876 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 100,810 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 86,611 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 78,934 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 72,224 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 72,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 63,925 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 56,101 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 46,792 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SJ02 UTE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SJ02 UTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJ02 UTE?

You can check the full history of SJ02 UTE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SJ02 UTE registered?

SJ02 UTE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 April 2002.

Is SJ02 UTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ02 UTE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ02 UTE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SJ02 UTE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.