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FY52 YNK

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,594 mi
Last recorded103,594 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 YNK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 103,594 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 103,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 95,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 92,859 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 85,361 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 78,673 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 75,719 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 72,669 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 70,867 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 70,162 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 68,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 68,874 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 67,549 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,804 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 62,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 59,544 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 59,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 55,025 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011
Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,368 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 42,431 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 37,328 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 33,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 33,115 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 27,377 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 27,022 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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FY52 YNK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FY52 YNK, 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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FY52 YNK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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