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2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,464 mi
Last recorded153,464 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 NUM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 153,464 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall surface damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at time advise clean off engine area and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake shields corroded/deteriorating

Rear General surface corrosion all over subframe and suspension component's ( bushes slight perishing) and fuel fill neck pipes and tank straps, sills inner and outer signs of repair under sealed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake lever little reserve travel it appears adjust/repair required

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 16 Apr 2025 149,821 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall surface damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer looks low and sings of getting hot advise remove to confirm and replace as required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at time advise clean off engine and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside inner face pitted corroded offside signs of getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear General surface corrosion all over subframe and suspension component's ( bushes slight perishing) and fuel fill neck pipes and tank straps

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear sills inner and outer signs of repair heavily under sealed

washer jets partially blocked still enough to clear screen at time

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 17 Apr 2024 146,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted /corroded ( advise remove wheels to confirm outer brake pad thickness ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush /joint wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall surface damaqe

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive advise clean off engine and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear General surface corrosion subframe and suspension component's and fuel fill neck pipes

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight fading (0.1 (b))

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 12 Apr 2024 146,410 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed /corroded inappropriate repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed /corroded inappropriate repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted /corroded ( advise remove wheels to confirm outer brake pad thickness ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush /joint wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall surface damaqe

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive advise clean off engine and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear General surface corrosion subframe and suspension component's and fuel fill neck pipes

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight fading (0.1 (b))

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 19 Apr 2023 142,889 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 142,884 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 138,454 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 134,475 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both,slight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components has some corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2020 130,979 miles

chip on front windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2019 127,280 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall has slight cut

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

front windscreen has little chip

x 2 front headlamps are misty

Pass 13 Apr 2018 124,260 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate cracked

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear underbody has corrosion

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front and n/s/r (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 120,007 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 120,007 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 115,540 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

child seat fitted n/s rear

side wall scuffed on n/s front tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2016 115,539 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

child seat fitted n/s rear

side wall scuffed on n/s front tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2015 110,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Apr 2014 105,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 102,023 miles

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

inner edge of o/s front tyre wearing

Pass 12 Apr 2012 98,578 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 90,370 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 90,377 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 80,020 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 80,020 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 70,155 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 59,190 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 49,301 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 38,683 miles

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

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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FG02 NUM is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG02 NUM, 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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FG02 NUM is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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