Lexus Is200 Sport (2002)
2002 Lexus Is200 Sport
CarHunch analysed 190 real MOT records for the 2002 Lexus Is200 Sport. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2002 Lexus IS200 Sport fails its MOT first time in 32% of cases—well below the UK's 80% average—suggesting these cars have accumulated wear issues by this age. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at just 1.6%, so safety isn't a major concern when you do find a roadworthy example.
The median mileage of 130,763 miles is healthy for a 22-year-old car, indicating these were looked after. Expect around 0.77 failures and 0.8 advisories per test on average, pointing to manageable wear rather than systemic problems. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection to confirm the maintenance history—these cars reward careful owners but punish neglect.
What to check before buying a 2002 Lexus Is200 Sport
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (65%) | 123 | 79.8% | 0.8 |
| Petrol (35%) | 67 | 46.3% | 0.73 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Lexus Is200 Sport vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2002 Lexus Is200 Sport vehicles fall between 109,746 and 143,183 miles.
2002 Lexus Is200 Sport — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 23 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (36% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
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