MOT Status
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184,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer arches both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer arches both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at ends rest covered in placstic coating no allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills and outer arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all componets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underbody corroded allover
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at ends rest covered in placstic coating no allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills and outer arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all componets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underbody corroded allover
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at the ends rest covered in plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.38 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at the ends rest covered in plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear both outer sill corrded
under tray fitted not fulyy check
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear both outer sill corrded
under tray fitted not fulyy check
radiator leaking
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
front brake discs slightly worn
slight coolant leak on engine
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake pads low
o/s/r tyre tread low
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ52 SZO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 SZO, 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 SZO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 September 2002.
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