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EY52 VEF

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,321 mi
Last recorded77,321 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 VEF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 77,321 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 75,222 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 72,007 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 68,711 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 65,641 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 62,305 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 62,305 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2019 59,673 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Nov 2018 57,008 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 53,659 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 48,128 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perishing 215/45r17

Fail 26 Nov 2016 48,128 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perishing 215/45r17

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 46,607 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 45,246 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 44,031 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 42,447 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 40,717 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 39,160 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 39,121 miles

215/45/ZR17

BOTH REAR TYRES UNEVENLY WORN AND TREAD IS CRACKING

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Pass 14 May 2009 36,361 miles

both rear tyres split but not exposing cords

Pass 13 Jun 2008 34,087 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 32,028 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 20,332 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 20,166 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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EY52 VEF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EY52 VEF, 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 EY52 VEF registered?

EY52 VEF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is EY52 VEF safe to buy?

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