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CV52 TXG

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

159,599 mi
Last recorded159,599 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 TXG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 159,599 miles

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of hard corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - Oxidization across lens splaying projected beam (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - OS/NS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 152,591 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced - Excessively oxidized (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of hard of corrosion

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 140,979 miles

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively - NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin - On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - NS/OS corrosion to friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 140,979 miles

Emissions not tested - due to fluid/coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced - Oxidized across lens splaying pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively - NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin - On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - NS/OS corrosion to friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 123,650 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Oxidized across lens (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension, chassis and rear subframe have varied stages of hard corrosion

Undertrays fitted impeding inspection o subscribed areas

Pass 9 Dec 2020 119,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Oxidization across lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing causing cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Oxidization across lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Suspension, chassis and braking components corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2019 117,449 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Varied states of corrosion on suspension components

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Oxidized across lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Oxidized across lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 116,211 miles

Both Headlamps Misted Pattern Very weak

Fail 5 Dec 2018 116,203 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both Headlamps Misted Pattern Very weak

Pass 10 Nov 2017 113,579 miles

Damage to offside sill

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 113,579 miles

Damage to offside sill

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 110,769 miles

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

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2016 110,769 miles

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

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

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2015 108,993 miles

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

damage to offside outer sill

Pass 8 Nov 2014 107,741 miles

damage to offside outer sill

Pass 25 Oct 2013 106,247 miles

damage to off side sill

Pass 26 Oct 2012 103,479 miles

damage to offside outer sill

Pass 4 Nov 2011 97,633 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 97,553 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear disc surface corossion

Pass 29 Oct 2010 85,640 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 21 Oct 2009 75,109 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 62,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 49,459 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 37,462 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 37,462 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 27,498 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 27,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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)

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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CV52 TXG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CV52 TXG, 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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CV52 TXG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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