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WJ02 NHK

2002 Lexus IS200

Gold Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

144,960 mi
Last recorded144,960 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 NHK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2025 144,960 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Fail 7 Apr 2025 144,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box split (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust rear missing (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated button stuck on (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 140,802 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2024 140,802 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

metal plate by fuel tank corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2022 125,095 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Minor corrosion to rear suspension components

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 122,095 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front brake calipers slightly damp but not visibly leaking

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

Power steering has a minor judder when in operation

Rear Sub-frame & suspension components corroded but not excessive

Rear Unable to full inspect brake pad condition due to caliper / wheel obstruction

Fail 26 Nov 2021 122,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front brake calipers slightly damp but not visibly leaking

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

Power steering has a minor judder when in operation

Rear Sub-frame & suspension components corroded but not excessive

Rear Unable to full inspect brake pad condition due to caliper / wheel obstruction

Pass 1 Dec 2020 119,203 miles

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

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

Rear rear suspension generally rusty

Fail 1 Dec 2020 119,203 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear suspension generally rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2019 116,292 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 29 May 2019 116,288 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 10 Apr 2018 114,006 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 112,636 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

nearside and offside outer sills have slight corrosion

nearside and offside rear inner sills have slight corrosion

rear of body/chassis has slight corrosion

rear suspension axle and its components are slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 108,472 miles

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

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

rear suspension has slight corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2015 108,469 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

rear suspension has slight corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2014 103,750 miles

Engine management light on.

Front fog lamps not working.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 103,739 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Engine management light on.

Front fog lamps not working.

Nearside front brake bindind slightly.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 96,938 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 96,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

all tyres cracded and perished

Pass 10 Jan 2013 94,097 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 87,792 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 81,820 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 81,820 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 72,793 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 62,744 miles

surface rust on the brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2008 53,946 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 46,198 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 46,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 36,121 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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WJ02 NHK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Gold with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WJ02 NHK, 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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WJ02 NHK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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