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CN52 OCU

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,960 mi
Last recorded95,960 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 OCU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 95,960 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 89,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 82,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 77,782 miles

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

Nearside Lower Sill corroded, not within prescribed area

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 76,961 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 76,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 73,884 miles

Corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 73,026 miles

Crack in front number plate

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 73,024 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Crack in front number plate

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 71,018 miles

Corrosion in offside and nearside rear subframe front mounting support arms

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 68,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit and splits appearing on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and splits appearing on inner sidewall

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 68,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit and splits appearing on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and splits appearing on inner sidewall

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 65,335 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner sidewall has surface cracks developing

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

front wiper blades are starting to split

Pass 17 Aug 2015 61,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Offside and nearside front (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,184 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

crack to front number plate

slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 30 Aug 2013 54,510 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 22 Aug 2012 50,408 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)

slight crack in front number plate

Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,813 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 42,917 miles

offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,354 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,096 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 26,280 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 26,280 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 23,358 miles

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 23,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 18,813 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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CN52 OCU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CN52 OCU, 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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CN52 OCU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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