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2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,675 mi
Last recorded127,675 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 CGE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 127,675 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 118,330 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 118,329 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 107,378 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 107,377 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 96,300 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 37,299 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 92,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2016 92,086 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 82,626 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,883 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 76,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 71,728 miles

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

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

handbrake high

nearside front tyre slight out of shape

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2013 71,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

handbrake high

nearside front tyre slight out of shape

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 63,180 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 61,524 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 55,267 miles

front brake readings fluctuating during brake test

Fail 12 Aug 2010 55,267 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake readings fluctuating during brake test

Pass 13 Aug 2009 48,795 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 41,633 miles

offside front brake disc corroded (advise replacement)

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 5 Aug 2008 41,560 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

offside front brake disc corroded (advise replacement)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Aug 2007 33,673 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,045 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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EU52 CGE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CGE, 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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EU52 CGE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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