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YR02 FWN

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

168,937 mi
Last recorded168,937 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 FWN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 168,937 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 164,988 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 164,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 158,299 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 27 May 2020 158,299 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 151,361 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 145,031 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 145,031 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 137,837 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 131,876 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 124,473 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 115,860 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 106,080 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 106,080 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 97,229 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 87,664 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 73,877 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 50,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,172 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 41,096 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 32,723 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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YR02 FWN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YR02 FWN, 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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What year was YR02 FWN registered?

YR02 FWN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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