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EK52 YYH

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,717 mi
Last recorded83,717 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 83,717 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 83,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 83,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 82,765 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 82,111 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 80,093 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 80,093 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 77,203 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 77,203 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 69,770 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 69,672 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,624 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 66,606 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 66,606 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 61,112 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 57,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 52,444 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 52,438 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 48,067 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 43,350 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 40,037 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 35,237 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 31,103 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 27,020 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 YYH is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK52 YYH, 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 YYH is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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