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AU52 KDK

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,960 mi
Last recorded117,960 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 KDK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 117,960 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 117,850 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 115,723 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 115,425 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 114,249 miles

Offside Front headlamp lens slightly dull

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 114,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front headlamp lens slightly dull

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 111,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear outersills corroding and rear suspension components

Pass 8 Oct 2018 105,825 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 105,825 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 100,558 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 92,659 miles

E.M.L light on

Rear outersills corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2015 84,942 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,924 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 70,920 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 64,271 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 60,698 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,241 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,794 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,196 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 39,898 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 36,008 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 36,008 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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AU52 KDK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AU52 KDK, 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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AU52 KDK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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