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FJ52 KXR

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,132 mi
Last recorded53,132 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 May 2024 53,132 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine misfiring

Engine over heating / Head gasket faulty

Exhaust corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 46,035 miles

Exhaust corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 39,419 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 39,416 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing ALL 4 (ONE MISSING EACH) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 33,885 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 33,424 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 33,329 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 33,097 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear pads obscured by rear calipers not alowing a full inspection

Fail 6 Aug 2015 33,077 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear pads obscured by rear calipers not alowing a full inspection

Pass 13 Aug 2014 32,131 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO SPLIT BETWEEN THE TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE AND HAS A A NAIL IN THE TREAD

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INSIDE FACES

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 30,335 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY MISHAPEN

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INSIDE FACES

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 28,560 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGES

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 24,912 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 22,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,230 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 20,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 17,164 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 14,552 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

front tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s/f tyre signs or perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2006 12,076 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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FJ52 KXR 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 80%.

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

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