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A2 KVJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

66,125 mi
Last recorded66,125 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 KVJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 66,125 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 65,348 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 64,395 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 64,395 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 62,630 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 61,267 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 60,656 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 59,691 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 59,691 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 58,513 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 58,513 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 57,514 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 56,589 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 56,589 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 55,601 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 54,401 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 54,401 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,669 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 48,992 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 44,283 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 39,878 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 39,878 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 35,854 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 32,129 miles

advise sidewall damage n/s/r and o/s/f

Fail 22 Oct 2007 32,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

advise sidewall damage n/s/r and o/s/f

Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,011 miles

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

n/s rear tyre damaged on outter wall

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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A2 KVJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 A2 KVJ, 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 A2 KVJ registered?

A2 KVJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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The MOT history for A2 KVJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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