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EK52 YYE

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,852 mi
Last recorded110,852 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 YYE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 110,852 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the egdes

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 110,852 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the egdes

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 109,909 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 104,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 98,738 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 94,123 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 90,270 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 86,006 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 86,006 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 78,909 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 73,780 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 63,622 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 63,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 55,739 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 46,665 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 37,502 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut sidewall

Pass 9 Oct 2012 36,094 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 36,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 34,196 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 31,975 miles

n/s/r + n/s/f tyre treads getting low on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,755 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 25,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,580 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,162 miles

unable to see rear pads look worn

Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,079 miles

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

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 YYE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YYE, 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 YYE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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