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FL52 WCM

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

184,634 mi
Last recorded184,634 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 WCM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2017 184,634 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 179,942 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 179,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement spring carrier arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement spring carrier arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 175,739 miles

Advise slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 8 Jun 2015 175,739 miles

Advise slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 172,565 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 161,538 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 15,086 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 156,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 153,621 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 153,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 133,228 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 133,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 121,827 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 121,825 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 117,550 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2006 106,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 106,417 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 104,202 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in both rear lower hub bushes.

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 WCM is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FL52 WCM, 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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FL52 WCM is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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