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EJ52 BRZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,925 mi
Last recorded133,925 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 BRZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 133,925 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 133,402 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Wiring for headlamps across front end behind grill and running up to offside strut top mounting (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre join behind catalytic convertor (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Mobile phone holder stuck to screen and air freshener hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn close to tread depth limit

Exhaust in poor condition

Exhaust in poor condition

Front and rear brake discs deteriorating

Front number plate damaged

Slight impact damage to rear

Pass 14 Jan 2016 126,666 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged slightly mis-shaped (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged slightly mis-shaped (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 126,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged slightly mis-shaped (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged slightly mis-shaped (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 119,731 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 109,850 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 103,302 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 98,418 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 88,919 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 80,619 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 71,043 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 60,841 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 50,917 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 42,265 miles

o/s/f tyre hase a cut in it. 215/45zr16w

Pass 25 Apr 2006 422,365 miles

o/s/f tyre hase a cut in tred.

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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EJ52 BRZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EJ52 BRZ, 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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EJ52 BRZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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