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EX52 PPU

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

153,625 mi
Last recorded153,625 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 PPU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 153,625 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some general areas of body and underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 153,625 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some general areas of body and underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolts into hub loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 148,534 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 138,879 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inner shoulder and worn close too wear bars

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch and sill surface corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre worn shoulders and worn too wear bars

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner shoulder and worn close too wear bars

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 18 Sep 2020 126,016 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 125,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 113,893 miles

underside corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 108,201 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 101,966 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s front and rear ()

Under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 91,994 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 84,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 79,876 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 79,875 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2013 74,497 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 69,434 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 69,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,733 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 64,733 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 59,775 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,966 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,046 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 37,470 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 30,813 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 20,524 miles

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

near side and off side front tyres worn on the in side edges

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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EX52 PPU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 EX52 PPU, 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 EX52 PPU registered?

EX52 PPU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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