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DK52 VHU

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

188,496 mi
Last recorded188,496 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 VHU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 188,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension mounting area slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear suspension mounting area slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 177,480 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 167,357 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 158,480 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 153,302 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 145,437 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 126,056 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 103,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 103,623 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 89,951 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 70,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 50,857 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,805 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 41,010 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 36,267 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 28,698 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 27,426 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 VHU 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 94.1%.

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

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