2002 Lexus IS200 2.0L Petrol · YA02 ADP

This 2002 Lexus IS200 presents a mixed roadworthiness record that reveals recurring mechanical vulnerabilities across multiple test cycles. The historical data shows two failures alongside six passes, indicating that components frequently deteriorate to the point of statutory rejection before rectification occurs. The most recent entry on October 10, 2018, resulted in a pass at an unrecorded mileage higher than the base odometer reading, yet it accumulated five distinct advisories regarding deteriorating rear tyres, fluctuating service brakes, and worn front suspension bushes. This pattern demonstrates that the vehicle requires ongoing mechanical intervention to remain roadworthy rather than showing a cleanly resolving trend. The odometer reading stands at 101,194 miles, averaging roughly 4,216 miles per year across its twenty-four-year lifespan. This low annual mileage average indicates periods of light use or intermittent storage, which can exacerbate rubber degradation and component seizing. The MOT dataset displays a complete absence of test records after October 2018, leaving an extended temporal gap of nearly eight years up to the current evaluation date in August 2026. Such a prolonged absence of statutory testing data means the current structural and mechanical condition is entirely unverified by DVSA records. A prospective buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection focusing heavily on the braking and suspension systems, given their repeated appearance in past test failures and advisories. The front and rear brakes have a documented history of imbalance, disc pitting, binding calipers, and parking brake failure, necessitating a thorough check of discs, pads, and hydraulic calipers. Suspension components also demand close scrutiny, particularly the front suspension arm bushes, anti-roll bar linkages, and upper ball joints that have historically shown wear, play, and deteriorating dust covers. Finally, check all rubber components, including tyres and suspension bushes, for age-related perishing given the extended period without recorded MOT data.