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DG52 LNF

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,295 mi
Last recorded134,295 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 LNF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 134,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

park brake little reserve travel

Pass 5 Oct 2017 112,226 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 112,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 95,540 miles

all discs pitted

Fail 20 Oct 2016 95,540 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all discs pitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 94,032 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

PAS belt worn/slack

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 91,751 miles

nearside rear inner disc brake pitted

offside front wiperblade deaterioated (torn at ends)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 91,750 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear inner disc brake pitted

offside front wiperblade deaterioated (torn at ends)

rear brake pads not visable - possibly wearing thin

Pass 2 Apr 2013 85,580 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)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 85,580 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 2 Apr 2012 78,894 miles

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2012 78,894 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2011 75,549 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres tread low on inside edge (215/45R17)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 75,549 miles

front tyres tread low on inside edge (215/45R17)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 69,034 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 69,034 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front wiper deteriorated .

Fail 9 Feb 2009 65,352 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre has a nail in its tread.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 65,352 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre has a nail in its tread.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 57,977 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 48,800 miles

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

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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DG52 LNF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG52 LNF, 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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DG52 LNF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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