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W7 TUK

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

147,321 mi
Last recorded147,321 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 TUK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 147,321 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 143,058 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock arm bush located in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slight leak

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slight leak

Pass 17 Nov 2023 135,591 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 129,026 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 129,026 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 119,800 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 111,147 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 105,690 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 100,249 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 93,994 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,284 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 76,920 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2014 70,570 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 65,639 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 61,009 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,009 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 55,849 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 55,849 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 50,634 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 46,139 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 40,140 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,155 miles

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

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

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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W7 TUK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W7 TUK, 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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W7 TUK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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