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Y33 GXE

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,822 mi
Last recorded117,822 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 GXE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 117,822 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 109,183 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 102,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 100,999 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 100,993 miles

Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 97,716 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 99,713 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 95,129 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 92,907 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 92,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 87,525 miles

underside has under seal front to rear

Fail 12 Jul 2018 87,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

underside has under seal front to rear

Pass 3 Aug 2017 83,383 miles

Offside front tyre slightly mis-shaped + wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2016 80,555 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 80,555 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 74,399 miles

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

both rear brake disc back plates are very rusty

both rear subframe strenghtening bars are very rusty

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

suspect rear brake pad anti rattle springs faulty

Fail 18 Nov 2015 74,399 miles

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

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

both rear brake disc back plates are very rusty

both rear subframe strenghtening bars are very rusty

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

suspect rear brake pad anti rattle springs faulty

Pass 19 Nov 2014 69,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 69,873 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

near side front brake binding

Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,676 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 59,301 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,240 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,308 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 41,537 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 41,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,139 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,776 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,840 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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Y33 GXE 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 71.4%.

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 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 Y33 GXE, 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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Y33 GXE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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