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EK52 YYA

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,038 mi
Last recorded179,038 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 YYA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 179,038 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Fail 10 Jun 2024 179,021 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 4 Aug 2023 174,009 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 172,082 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 166,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 166,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 164,790 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 159,585 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 150,972 miles

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge but not exposing the cords

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 142,768 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Front Wipers smearing slightly.

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 142,528 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Front Wipers smearing slightly.

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 130,408 miles

Front Brake discs very worn

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 118,711 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 106,422 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 98,669 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 98,669 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 90,412 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 82,256 miles

slight imbalance rear foot brake

Pass 22 Sep 2009 72,911 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 62,947 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 54,697 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 43,711 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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EK52 YYA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EK52 YYA, 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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EK52 YYA is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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