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AV52 TXS

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

226,250 mi
Last recorded226,250 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 TXS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 226,250 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 216,236 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 205,755 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 195,154 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 181,640 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 168,769 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 164,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 156,404 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 147,129 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 137,952 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

center heat shield loose causing a vibration noise

engine management light on

Fail 13 Jan 2017 137,928 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing sheered off (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

center heat shield loose causing a vibration noise

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jan 2016 128,420 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 128,420 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 118,443 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 110,584 miles

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

front discs slightly lipped

rear brake discs corroding on inner surfaces

Pass 22 Feb 2013 99,972 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 99,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 85,012 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 74,373 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 64,077 miles

osr tyre on edge low

Pass 18 Feb 2009 57,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 48,739 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 47,585 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 37,544 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AV52 TXS is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV52 TXS, 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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What year was AV52 TXS registered?

AV52 TXS is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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