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FL52 FOT

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,178 mi
Last recorded132,178 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 FOT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 132,178 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 125,575 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 120,043 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 115,202 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 108,987 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 100,745 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 100,745 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 91,641 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 91,641 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 82,348 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 76,552 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 76,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 56,464 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,026 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,631 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,567 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,791 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,020 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,468 miles

o/s/r tyre down to 2mm of tread

poss leak on water pump

suspect front track or camber out

Pass 26 Sep 2005 17,432 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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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FL52 FOT is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FL52 FOT, 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 FL52 FOT registered?

FL52 FOT is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is FL52 FOT safe to buy?

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