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HF52 DWE

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,831 mi
Last recorded127,831 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 DWE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 127,831 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 124,726 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

ENGINE MALFUNCTION LAMP ILLUMINATED

Fail 18 Apr 2018 124,726 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

ENGINE MALFUNCTION LAMP ILLUMINATED

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 117,883 miles

Oil leak ()

underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2017 117,883 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2016 108,954 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 102,296 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 94,755 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 84,287 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 84,287 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 81,370 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 76,932 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 76,931 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 72,390 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 72,390 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 67,851 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 57,752 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 57,683 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 51,494 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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HF52 DWE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HF52 DWE, 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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HF52 DWE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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