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DG52 YFU

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,647 mi
Last recorded120,647 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 YFU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 120,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner tyre sidewall has a cut but does not reach the ply or cords

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under shields fitted obscuring testers view

Pass 26 May 2016 117,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

eml light illuminated

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 26 May 2016 117,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

eml light illuminated

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 27 May 2015 111,924 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 111,876 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 106,712 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 103,153 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 103,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 95,331 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 87,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front inner brake pads need checked

slight cracking on rear bushes on nearside and offside front suspension arms

surface cut on nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2009 79,034 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 72,486 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 72,484 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 30 Nov 2007 66,821 miles

brake lineings to be checked .

Fail 30 Nov 2007 66,821 miles

Centre Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

brake lineings to be checked .

Pass 10 Nov 2006 57,094 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 57,055 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front 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 Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 YFU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DG52 YFU, 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 DG52 YFU registered?

DG52 YFU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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