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FA52 UJJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

128,077 mi
Last recorded128,077 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 UJJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 128,077 miles

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

all under side corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2024 128,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

all under side corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2023 125,339 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 122,649 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 120,415 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 118,591 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 118,569 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 115,367 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill,s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 115,367 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill,s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 111,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear quarter sill to floor corroded

Nearside Rear tyre as no visible tread on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear quarter sill to floor corroded

Offside Rear tyre as no visible tread on inner edge

fuel tank filler pipes and tank straps corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2018 111,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear quarter sill to floor corroded

Nearside Rear tyre as no visible tread on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear quarter sill to floor corroded

Offside Rear tyre as no visible tread on inner edge

fuel tank filler pipes and tank straps corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 108,291 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 101,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 101,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced efficiency low (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2015 92,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside parking brake as previous advisory

Fail 17 Feb 2015 92,736 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 83,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Feb 2014 83,726 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2013 76,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition + unable to see condition of pads

Fail 16 Feb 2013 76,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition + unable to see condition of pads

Pass 22 Feb 2012 68,360 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 68,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 60,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 53,246 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 53,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 46,830 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2009 46,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 39,112 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 37,166 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 34,607 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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FA52 UJJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 FA52 UJJ, 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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FA52 UJJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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