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V200 NNY

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,269 mi
Last recorded123,269 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV200 NNY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 123,269 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 122,532 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 120,119 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 117,008 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 117,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 114,059 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Mar 2018 114,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 108,355 miles

Coolant leak required top up on pre check, leak from nearside front of engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 108,353 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak required top up on pre check, leak from nearside front of engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 101,698 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 101,669 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 May 2014 86,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

general corrosion noted around rear suspension areas

n/s/f tyre heavily perrished

Fail 1 May 2014 86,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

general corrosion noted around rear suspension areas

n/s/f tyre heavily perrished

Pass 13 May 2013 84,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 17 May 2012 80,761 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall split/perrished

Fail 17 May 2012 80,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre sidewall split/perrished

Pass 9 May 2011 75,738 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 66,334 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 59,888 miles

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

n/s and o/s front wiper blades split

n/s rear shock damp

n/s rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

o/s front tyre starting to wear low on edge

Pass 22 May 2008 50,980 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 40,720 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2007 40,720 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 May 2006 34,870 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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V200 NNY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V200 NNY, 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 V200 NNY registered?

V200 NNY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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