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WU02 KHA

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

148,344 mi
Last recorded148,344 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 KHA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 148,344 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 133,740 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 133,730 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 110,668 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 110,668 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 102,301 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 94,632 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 94,632 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 90,061 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 90,055 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 88,363 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 86,900 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 86,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON OUTER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 80,640 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 74,433 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front fog lamp not working!

Fail 21 Aug 2015 74,431 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system LAMBDA SENSOR is slow to clear! (advise fuel system treatment)

offside front fog lamp not working!

Fail 10 Jun 2014 65,557 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front sidelight bulb is very dim! (advise replacement)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 65,557 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front sidelight bulb is very dim! (advise replacement)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 56,603 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 56,602 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

both front tyres are wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges!

Pass 15 May 2012 49,451 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 42,151 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 31,803 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 31,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 26,566 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 22,620 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 20,300 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 16,645 miles

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

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)

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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WU02 KHA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WU02 KHA, 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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WU02 KHA is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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