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FJ52 TGZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,823 mi
Last recorded102,823 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 102,823 miles

All suspension components heavily corroded

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has been standing off the road and shows signs of heavily corroded parts - body & floor to sill sections

Fail 10 Aug 2020 102,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

All suspension components heavily corroded

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has been standing off the road and shows signs of heavily corroded parts - body & floor to sill sections

Pass 3 Aug 2017 101,615 miles

slight corrosion on various suspension components

Fail 3 Aug 2017 101,615 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

slight corrosion on various suspension components

Pass 25 Jul 2016 99,092 miles

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

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on exhaust in places

fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 10 Jul 2015 95,332 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on rear coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

nearside front brake sticking

Fail 9 Jul 2015 95,332 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on rear coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 3 Jul 2014 92,772 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 89,452 miles

air con belt missing

Fail 8 Jul 2013 89,452 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air con belt missing

Pass 17 Jul 2012 85,689 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 83,264 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 83,264 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

r/h front wheel brg not checked due to brake binding

Pass 20 Jul 2010 80,641 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 80,641 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 77,722 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 75,771 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 75,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 72,727 miles

O/S/R Tyre has radial crack on inner wall

Pass 17 Jul 2006 69,276 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 68,760 miles

Front tyres are wearing on their inner edges .front wheel alighment may require attention or adjustment

This vehicle has been tested as presented ,some testable items are concealed by protective covers.

near side front tyre has a nail in the tread

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 TGZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TGZ, 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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What year was FJ52 TGZ registered?

FJ52 TGZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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