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EY52 VEK

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,359 mi
Last recorded80,359 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 VEK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 80,359 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 71,952 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 67,342 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 67,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 65,693 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 65,693 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 59,152 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 57,789 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 57,789 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 53,673 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 47,554 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 45,984 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 44,091 miles

unable to see condition of rear brake pads. nearside windscreen washer jets partially blocked.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 42,285 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 39,904 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 39,904 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,211 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,869 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,563 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,512 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 28,361 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 26,845 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 23,973 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 VEK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VEK, 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 VEK registered?

EY52 VEK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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