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FG52 EAE

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,494 mi
Last recorded165,494 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 EAE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 165,494 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 156,452 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 147,650 miles

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

rear of offside outer sill coroded

Fail 13 Aug 2015 147,650 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

rear of offside outer sill coroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 142,988 miles

nearside + offside rear discs badly coroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 13 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 128,138 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 115,716 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 103,421 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 90,139 miles

slight corrossion to rear exhaust back box

Fail 9 Sep 2009 90,139 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 79,018 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

both rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 4 Sep 2007 65,529 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 52,146 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 52,146 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 39,731 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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FG52 EAE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FG52 EAE, 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 FG52 EAE registered?

FG52 EAE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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