2002 Lexus IS200 2.0L Petrol · FJ02 DXP

The Lexus IS200 presents as roadworthy following the most recent MOT pass on 15 November 2025 at 124,160 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The tester logged no defects at that examination. Five days earlier, on 10 November 2025 at 123,975 miles, the vehicle failed the test, yet the DVSA entry shows no defects recorded, indicating an administrative or presentation failure rather than a mechanical fault. Prior passes on 30 August 2024 (109,912 miles), 22 June 2023 (103,487 miles), and 6 December 2021 (98,484 miles) all carried clean results with no advisories noted. The odometer reads 124,160 miles against a 24-year lifespan, equating to roughly 5,173 miles per year, which is low for a 2002 saloon. Gaps between tests are evident: the car covered only 5,003 miles in the three years from December 2021 to November 2024, then jumped 14,248 miles between August 2024 and November 2025. Such a pattern suggests prolonged low use followed by a period of heavier commuting or a single long-distance spell. The sparse, clean record gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repairs, though absence of advisories does not confirm absence of wear. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion, as the IS200 chassis is prone to rust at this age even when MOTs stay clean. Brake discs and calipers warrant measurement for lip wear and binding, given the low annual mileage may have allowed surface pitting from standing. The unexplained November 2025 fail with no listed defect should be clarified with the test centre to rule out a documentation error before purchase.