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EU52 ZWA

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

194,587 mi
Last recorded194,587 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 194,587 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner outer sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 185,819 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 185,817 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 177,016 miles

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

Rear under body and suspension corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 177,006 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear under body and suspension corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 176,998 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted locking pins missing. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted locking pin missing. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

long handbrake travel.

rear underbody and suspension corroded.

Pass 23 Dec 2022 169,692 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 169,691 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 148,498 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 144,862 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 144,862 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 131,059 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 123,628 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 123,626 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 111,751 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 119,933 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 111,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 99,615 miles

All four tyres on 1.6m

Pass 3 Jan 2014 89,080 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 82,376 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 82,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 74,572 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 74,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 63,790 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 63,679 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 49,141 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 49,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 49,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 46,995 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 41,144 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 36,778 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 ZWA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 ZWA, 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 ZWA is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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