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DY52 MWM

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,364 mi
Last recorded143,364 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 MWM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2025 143,364 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 142,940 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 142,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 142,903 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 141,039 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 137,979 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chasis corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2018 134,085 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 129,261 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poss seized caliper/45kg(n/s)-10kg (o/s).BORDERLINE PASS. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre has low edges also cracking of the tread area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' borderline pass (8.3.1a)

Offside Front tyre has low inner edge also cracking of the tread area

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear spare tyre is flat

Pass 27 Jul 2016 125,376 miles

Rear brake discs in very poor condition

both front wheels have slight brake drag

Pass 12 Aug 2015 119,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 119,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 107,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engin e management light on at time of test

Pass 15 Nov 2012 90,119 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 72,893 miles

offside rear tyre tread low on the inside edge

Fail 10 Nov 2011 72,675 miles

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

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

offside front tyre tread low on the inside edge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 58,981 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 53,161 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 42,302 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 28,802 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 21,179 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 9,353 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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DY52 MWM is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DY52 MWM, 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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DY52 MWM is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 November 2002.

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