CarVerify

Free Car Check

EU52 CHG

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,490 mi
Last recorded139,490 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 CHG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 139,490 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Side. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 139,490 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Side. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 137,153 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front & both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both side headlight slight defective

both side spring, both side brake pipe, both side sills, some suspension components corroded front to rear all

Fail 1 Nov 2023 137,153 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front & both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both side headlight slight defective

both side spring, both side brake pipe, both side sills, some suspension components corroded front to rear all

Pass 4 Nov 2022 133,451 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 133,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 127,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Were inner sill meets chassis, corroded, structure not severely reduced. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All showing signs of wear, no excessive movement evident. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 122,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 116,290 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 113,634 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 110,568 miles

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

under vehicle covers

Fail 29 May 2017 110,568 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front bottom balloints (2.4.G.2)

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

under vehicle covers

Pass 17 May 2016 106,257 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 101,539 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 101,539 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 101,063 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 98,215 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 94,671 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 71,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 71,891 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 66,192 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 66,051 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 58,859 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 50,641 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 50,641 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 38,295 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EU52 CHG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EU52 CHG?

You can check the full history of EU52 CHG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EU52 CHG registered?

EU52 CHG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is EU52 CHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU52 CHG shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU52 CHG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EU52 CHG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.