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FJ52 KYC

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,926 mi
Last recorded83,926 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 KYC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 83,926 miles

Nearside Front suspension components corroded

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

Offside Front suspension components corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 83,926 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted back plate and friction material separated (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 79,528 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 78,767 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 77,727 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 77,727 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2013 72,483 miles

Advise L/H/R Steel brake pipe corroding.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 68,189 miles

Advise both rear tyres worn low.R/H/R 2.0.MM. L/H/R 3.0.MM. BRIDGESTONE. 215/45/ZR17.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,235 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES. BRIDGESTONE. 215/45/ZR17.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,139 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 47,535 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,552 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 33,261 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 25,715 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 KYC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KYC, 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 KYC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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