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FJ52 KYA

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

181,912 mi
Last recorded181,912 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 181,912 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside outer, rear, sill, outer skin corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission, gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-vehicle surface corrosion, developing on all components, front to rear.

Fail 4 Nov 2021 181,906 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside outer, rear, sill, outer skin corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission, gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-vehicle surface corrosion, developing on all components, front to rear.

Pass 29 Oct 2020 175,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate is bent, not likely to become detached and not fouling wheel/tyre.

Pass 1 Nov 2019 167,812 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 159,466 miles

corrosion on rear subframe front mounting

oil leaks on engine

Pass 26 Oct 2017 150,582 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 150,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 142,702 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 135,321 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

headlamp lenses deteriorating

rear brake discs corroding on faces

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 30 Oct 2014 127,241 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 117,357 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 106,352 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 98,221 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 87,966 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 80,364 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 73,314 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 65,496 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 58,945 miles

front and rear n/plate backing coming away from plates

o/s/f tyre inner edge starting to wear poss tracking out

Pass 5 Nov 2005 47,169 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 KYA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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