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FJ52 KYP

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

165,713 mi
Last recorded165,713 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 165,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 165,703 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 152,246 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 152,244 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 140,739 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 140,720 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 140,385 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 140,143 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 131,199 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 125,366 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 123,218 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 122,088 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 122,088 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 117,985 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 114,585 miles

o/s hand brake performance close to limit

Pass 17 Aug 2016 109,633 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 104,174 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 95,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 88,782 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 82,737 miles

CUT IN N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL

Fail 22 Aug 2012 82,737 miles

CUT IN N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 74,974 miles

CUT IN N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL

Fail 26 Aug 2011 74,762 miles

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

CUT IN N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 66,993 miles

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 61,258 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 61,238 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 52,627 miles

CUT IN N/S F OUTER TYRE WALL

FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WEAR

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 46,841 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 36,031 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)

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 KYP is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KYP, 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 KYP is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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