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FJ52 TGN

2002 Lexus IS200

Gold Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,607 mi
Last recorded145,607 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 TGN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 145,607 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 145,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 126,846 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 108,746 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 108,746 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 106,301 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 104,334 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 100,416 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2013 94,398 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 94,398 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 87,649 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 81,285 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,432 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 69,324 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 63,149 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 51,966 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 43,711 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 33,232 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 TGN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Gold with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ52 TGN registered?

FJ52 TGN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 October 2002.

Is FJ52 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ52 TGN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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