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FA52 YRG

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

134,091 mi
Last recorded134,091 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 YRG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2025 134,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 121,396 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mount cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mount cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 121,124 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid / led bulbs fitted not standard (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid / led bulbs fitted not standard (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mount cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mount cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 106,515 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 106,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 95,384 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 95,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 84,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 82,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 74,760 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 67,259 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2018 54,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 40,529 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 32,303 miles

slight unbalance on front brakes

Pass 9 Oct 2014 29,220 miles

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear suspension components slightly corroded

slight unbalance front brakes lower offside

Pass 11 Oct 2013 27,304 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 25,579 miles

outer floor rails slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 22,713 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 22,713 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brakes unbalanced

Pass 5 Oct 2010 18,416 miles

underbody and outer floor rails slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 15,164 miles

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 11,128 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 7,975 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 5,747 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 YRG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 FA52 YRG, 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 YRG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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