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SM02 EZN

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

150,989 mi
Last recorded150,989 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 EZN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 150,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 140,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 129,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 119,218 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underbody signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 5 Jan 2022 119,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underbody signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 4 Jan 2021 109,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 91,319 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 82,539 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (2.4.G.1)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and arms (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 82,517 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 76,317 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 76,294 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,833 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,515 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,470 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,564 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 38,384 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 32,403 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 29,834 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 21,450 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 12,976 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres--- inner & outer edge worn

Pass 4 Apr 2006 10,989 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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SM02 EZN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SM02 EZN, 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 SM02 EZN registered?

SM02 EZN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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