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EJ52 RFZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

137,059 mi
Last recorded137,059 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 137,059 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 120,352 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 120,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 106,833 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 90,635 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted so cant inspect fully

Pass 10 Jul 2015 85,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 79,865 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 74,054 miles

both front tyres low on tread on the edges.offside rear tyre getting low on tread in the middle.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,981 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 61,343 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 54,994 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread and walls are cut.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 49,525 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 43,522 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 37,007 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 30,669 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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EJ52 RFZ 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 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 RFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ52 RFZ registered?

EJ52 RFZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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The MOT history for EJ52 RFZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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