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WA02 OUP

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,546 mi
Last recorded126,546 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 OUP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 126,546 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 126,546 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 123,808 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers and interior mirrors desilvering (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 119,744 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2024 119,734 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow to large (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2023 115,873 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 115,867 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 111,446 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2021 106,517 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 103,785 miles

nearside outer sill corroded at rear

Fail 10 Aug 2020 103,760 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

nearside outer sill corroded at rear

offside front tyre close to legal limit and worn on inner tread

offside rear tyre on legal limit bald on inner tread

Pass 20 Jul 2019 99,207 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 94,723 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 92,092 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 89,360 miles

General corrosion under body and chassis

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Both outer cv boots slight leaks ,not allowing ingress

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2015 85,268 miles

front tyres close legal

general corrosion under body and chassis

o/s.r tyre worn

Pass 7 Jun 2014 81,347 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 77,694 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,318 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 69,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,456 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 58,574 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 53,490 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 53,490 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 41,308 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 41,306 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 36,980 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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WA02 OUP is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WA02 OUP, 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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WA02 OUP is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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