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2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,168 mi
Last recorded67,168 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 CEV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 67,168 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 61,603 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 60,895 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,895 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,035 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 56,186 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 56,186 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010
Fail 14 Jun 2010 52,817 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 50,446 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 46,816 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 40,718 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 40,446 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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EU52 CEV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EU52 CEV, 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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What year was EU52 CEV registered?

EU52 CEV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is EU52 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU52 CEV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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