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YR02 KTE

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,684 mi
Last recorded98,684 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 98,684 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

various underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2026 98,667 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under car rusty in parts but not holed

Pass 25 Mar 2025 91,600 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 86,056 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 77,435 miles

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2021 72,437 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 70,018 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 67,811 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 64,753 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 61,773 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 59,728 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 56,993 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 54,772 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 54,772 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 50,350 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,674 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 41,387 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 37,529 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 37,526 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,883 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 36,155 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 35,407 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 31,887 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,209 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 KTE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KTE, 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 KTE registered?

YR02 KTE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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