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KJ02 YJV

2002 Lexus IS200 SE

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

120,025 mi
Last recorded120,025 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS200 SE79,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 YJV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 120,025 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 120,135 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 114,712 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 112,588 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2021 99,019 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 99,000 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 95,418 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 95,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 81,237 miles

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2019 81,237 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 68,864 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 65,709 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 62,080 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 55,997 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 51,565 miles

all 4 tyres wearing inner edges

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 24 Dec 2012 48,274 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear pads low

Pass 29 Dec 2011 44,524 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Dec 2010 40,245 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2009 34,325 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,715 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,088 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 25,992 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 22,686 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE?

Based on 3,133 MOT tests across 576 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
6,605
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 224
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 82
position lamp(s) not working 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 58
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KJ02 YJV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 SE in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS200 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 79,153 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJ02 YJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KJ02 YJV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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