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HF52 NKC

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,378 mi
Last recorded104,378 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 NKC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 104,378 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 104,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2018 94,160 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 85,047 miles

Rear Lower vehicle has some corrosion,advise

Fail 6 Oct 2017 85,047 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both aims too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Lower vehicle has some corrosion,advise

Pass 27 Sep 2016 78,266 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly grabbing on rotation

Pass 28 Sep 2015 71,753 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 69,511 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces - advise to be replaced

unable to visually check rear brake pads

Pass 3 Oct 2012 66,227 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit on outer edge

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 1 Oct 2012 66,207 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit on outer edge

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 5 Apr 2011 60,932 miles

front brake discs wearing

Fail 23 Mar 2011 60,802 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs wearing

Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,370 miles

front & rear brake pads low

front tyres wearing off on outer edges

handbrake travel high

Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,697 miles

unable to visually check rear pads

Pass 2 Oct 2007 47,648 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 42,617 miles

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

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 NKC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HF52 NKC?

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What year was HF52 NKC registered?

HF52 NKC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is HF52 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF52 NKC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF52 NKC have outstanding finance?

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