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FJ52 KXS

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,707 mi
Last recorded107,707 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 107,707 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 107,707 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside/offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 103,054 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

Fail 3 Sep 2016 102,914 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working mid repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Direction indicator not working mid repeter not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 95,274 miles

### STRONG ADVISE ### both front wipers weak/smearing

Fail 7 Sep 2015 95,274 miles

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

### STRONG ADVISE ### both front wipers weak/smearing

Pass 10 Sep 2014 83,784 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 83,784 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 78,174 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 78,174 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 78,283 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 74,717 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 70,311 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 62,674 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 52,863 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 46,528 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine undertray fitted

r/o/s tyre inner sidewall has cuts close to plys - recommend replaced

Pass 3 May 2007 34,945 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,947 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 KXS is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FJ52 KXS, 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 KXS is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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