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EJ52 MFA

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

174,020 mi
Last recorded174,020 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 MFA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 174,020 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 165,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

all rear suspension components corroding

n/s and o/s brake back plates corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2015 155,514 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

n/s and o/s rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2014 146,019 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s and o/s rear brake back plates corroding

Pass 19 Dec 2013 135,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear suspension components corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2012 125,029 miles

o/s rear silencer pushed back against heat sheild

Pass 16 Dec 2011 114,799 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 104,264 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 93,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 93,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 81,140 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 67,008 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 52,204 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 38,658 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 35,574 miles

frt tyres wearing on inner edges

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 MFA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MFA, 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 MFA is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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