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SN02 RHC

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,311 mi
Last recorded63,311 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 RHC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 63,311 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 61,355 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 60,379 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2023 59,016 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 58,022 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 57,495 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 56,721 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 55,464 miles

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

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2018 54,445 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn bold on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2017 53,391 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2016 52,436 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 51,690 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2015 51,690 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 50,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear CV gaiter deteriorated ,But preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 9 May 2013 49,476 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 48,461 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 47,270 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 46,663 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 46,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 45,975 miles

o/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 20 May 2008 45,320 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 44,503 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 43,102 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 87,658 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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SN02 RHC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SN02 RHC, 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 SN02 RHC registered?

SN02 RHC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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