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DK52 JVL

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

1,771,353 mi
Last recorded1,771,353 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 JVL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 1,771,353 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 171,321 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 169,518 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 169,467 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 159,597 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

coolant leak

Fail 12 Nov 2020 159,950 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 18 Oct 2019 149,574 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes detiorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 149,571 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes detiorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 138,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush detiorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 138,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush detiorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 126,079 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 110,023 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 98,351 miles

heat been applied to track rod ends

Pass 17 Nov 2014 88,465 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front outer tyre wall damaaged

Pass 13 Nov 2013 84,265 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 84,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 71,724 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 61,884 miles

radiator starting to leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 55,159 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 55,159 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 49,211 miles

wear to front discs

Fail 12 Nov 2008 42,369 miles

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

bonnet damaged

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,369 miles

bonnet damaged

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2007 35,146 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,240 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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DK52 JVL is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DK52 JVL, 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 DK52 JVL registered?

DK52 JVL is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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