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A3 AOT

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,614 mi
Last recorded57,614 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 AOT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 57,614 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 57,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 57,400 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 57,398 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 57,078 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 56,704 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 56,100 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 55,615 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 55,236 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 55,236 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 54,509 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 54,509 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 53,502 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 52,363 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 51,316 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 50,386 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 50,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 49,220 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 48,039 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 48,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,450 miles

offside rear brake disc heavily corroded

offside rear tyre has small cuts in side wall

Fail 28 Sep 2011 46,450 miles

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

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

offside rear brake disc heavily corroded

offside rear tyre has small cuts in side wall

Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,338 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,964 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,027 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,147 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 31,150 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 25,184 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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A3 AOT is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A3 AOT, 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 A3 AOT registered?

A3 AOT is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 September 2002.

Is A3 AOT safe to buy?

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