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FJ52 CWW

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,192 mi
Last recorded94,192 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 CWW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 94,192 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 91,820 miles

Condition of vehicle underside, Including various suspension components - Corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 89,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion underneath / various suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 87,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 86,060 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 83,250 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 81,337 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 77,446 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 76,209 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 75,178 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 74,065 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 74,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2015 72,899 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 72,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,500 miles

surface rust on underside

Fail 15 Apr 2014 69,462 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

surface rust on underside

Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,933 miles

o/s/r rear sub frame mounting rusty

surface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 20 Apr 2012 60,882 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,576 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

rust on suspension

Pass 4 May 2010 52,468 miles

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

front tyres wearing uneven

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,597 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,800 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 39,997 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 3 May 2006 34,460 miles

n/s/f wiper spitting 0n end

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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FJ52 CWW 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 87.5%.

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 FJ52 CWW, 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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FJ52 CWW is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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