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FE52 SXT

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,776 mi
Last recorded103,776 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 SXT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 103,776 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 103,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 100,022 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 100,022 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 94,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight bind on wheel n/s/f. (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 94,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight bind on wheel n/s/f. (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 91,389 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 88,115 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 82,931 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,020 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 76,020 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 70,539 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 61,906 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 58,378 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 58,378 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 54,085 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,345 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,770 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 38,763 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,536 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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FE52 SXT is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE52 SXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE52 SXT?

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What year was FE52 SXT registered?

FE52 SXT is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is FE52 SXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 SXT shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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