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DF52 EDR

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

73,017 mi
Last recorded73,017 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 EDR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 73,017 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 72,077 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 71,297 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 69,305 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 67,302 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 65,152 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 65,152 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 64,027 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 61,682 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 59,370 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 55,591 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,990 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 47,256 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 43,847 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 40,821 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,142 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,167 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 26,992 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 21,152 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 16,100 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 16,100 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 10,624 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 9,617 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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DF52 EDR is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 DF52 EDR, 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 DF52 EDR registered?

DF52 EDR is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is DF52 EDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 EDR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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