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AY52 WHU

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

72,321 mi
Last recorded72,321 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 WHU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 72,321 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 68,576 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 68,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 62,760 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 59,752 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 59,524 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 22 Feb 2021 59,524 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 59,288 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Jan 2020 59,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jan 2019 58,739 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 57,795 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 56,939 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 55,264 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 53,667 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 53,667 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 52,112 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 47,673 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 47,673 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 47,059 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 47,059 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,312 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 44,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 42,021 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 42,021 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,361 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 35,266 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 35,266 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,827 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 24,959 miles

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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AY52 WHU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY52 WHU, 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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AY52 WHU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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