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EY52 VFC

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,988 mi
Last recorded121,988 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 VFC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 121,988 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box baffles broken up.

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to suspension and subframes. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal split.

offside front and both rear disc back plates corroded.

Fail 27 Jul 2026 121,988 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box baffles broken up.

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to suspension and subframes. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal split.

offside front and both rear disc back plates corroded.

Pass 28 Jul 2025 118,079 miles

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

Rear corrosion to subframe and suspension.

Fail 28 Jul 2025 118,079 miles

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

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

Rear corrosion to subframe and suspension.

Pass 31 Jul 2024 114,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion to suspension and subframe.

Pass 4 Aug 2023 112,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 112,458 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions bald inner edge and perished. (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning belt loose. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged heavily perished. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 110,316 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2022 110,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 108,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 108,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 107,034 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 105,166 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 105,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 May 2018 103,156 miles

some steering rack movement on bushes (border line pass

Fail 11 May 2018 103,156 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits rear exhaust box entry pipe( near split in half and slight blow (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

some steering rack movement on bushes (border line pass

Pass 17 May 2017 100,966 miles

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 13 May 2017 100,966 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine management fault light on

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 14 May 2016 99,320 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 97,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 May 2015 11,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 95,825 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2013 89,084 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge, 215/45/zr17

Pass 28 Apr 2012 81,561 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 73,330 miles

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit on inner edge,215/45/zr17

Pass 15 Apr 2010 63,606 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 63,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 58,321 miles

high imbalance of park brake when tested on RBT,advise strip clean and investigate, ( o/s slower to react )

Pass 7 Oct 2008 46,855 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,582 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,018 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 27,743 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 VFC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EY52 VFC, 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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EY52 VFC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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