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CE52 FRL

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,526 mi
Last recorded128,526 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 FRL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 128,526 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 128,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tears inner sidewall 215/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tears inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 116,087 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

o/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 100,432 miles

both rear brake discs inner face slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 83,502 miles

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

rear near side subframe mount nuts rusty

rear offside subframe mounting holding bolts rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2012 77,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 27 Mar 2012 77,149 miles

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

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 18 Mar 2011 70,343 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 70,343 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 65,749 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 65,749 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 58,188 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 46,954 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 34,176 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 34,176 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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CE52 FRL is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE52 FRL, 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 CE52 FRL registered?

CE52 FRL is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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