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FV52 XBW

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,501 mi
Last recorded28,501 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 XBW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 28,501 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 28,089 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of age related rust

Pass 22 Jul 2019 28,054 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 27,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 27,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 27,915 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 27,914 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 26,775 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 26,015 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2015 26,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2014 24,863 miles

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

slight damage to offside front tyre wall

Pass 8 Aug 2013 23,923 miles

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

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged

offside front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2012 23,660 miles

nearside front tyre wall damaged

offside front tyre wall damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2012 23,660 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged

offside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2011 23,020 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 19,868 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,892 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,241 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 14,577 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,012 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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FV52 XBW is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV52 XBW, 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 FV52 XBW registered?

FV52 XBW is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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