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FM52 EXB

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

155,852 mi
Last recorded155,852 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 EXB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 155,852 miles

Front Both len's frosty

Offside Front Brake disc backplate corroded

Rear Both brake disc's backplates corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both outer sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 155,852 miles

Front Both len's frosty

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc backplate corroded

Rear Both brake disc's backplates corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both outer sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 147,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning Both lens frosty (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc's back plate corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle area corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 136,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 129,815 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 129,815 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 122,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 122,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 120,135 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 120,135 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 105,113 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 83,831 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has a cut on the sidewall

Pass 8 May 2014 76,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 74,088 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 71,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,520 miles

off side rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2010 59,045 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 59,045 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Cut in outside wall o/s/r tyre

Two cuts in outside wall n/s/f tyre. (Not down to cords)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,207 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,610 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 51,577 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND ON O/S/F

Pass 21 Aug 2007 48,145 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 48,145 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,841 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres scrubbed the inner edge

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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FM52 EXB is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FM52 EXB, 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 FM52 EXB registered?

FM52 EXB is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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