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HF52 OEZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,750 mi
Last recorded148,750 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 OEZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2020 148,750 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2020 148,750 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 139,036 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 131,013 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 123,732 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Fail 10 Jul 2017 123,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 6 Jul 2016 111,750 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has light cuts to the sidewalls but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Offside Front wiper blade slightly worn

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 111,750 miles

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

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

brake disc contaminated by grease both rear (3.5.1h)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has light cuts to the sidewalls but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Offside Front wiper blade slightly worn

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 100,006 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 98,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2014 83,678 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 83,678 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 72,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2013 72,069 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 66,238 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 66,238 miles

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

unable to check rear brake pads

Pass 4 May 2011 58,120 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 35,855 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/f wiper blade split

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 5 May 2009 49,773 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,242 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 41,279 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 41,276 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

exhaust corroding

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 OEZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OEZ, 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 OEZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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