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HF52 VSA

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,199 mi
Last recorded177,199 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 177,199 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 177,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 158,905 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 148,873 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 148,873 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 137,864 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 126,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 113,640 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 100,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 100,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 88,317 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 77,801 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 63,342 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 54,053 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 40,725 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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HF52 VSA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HF52 VSA, 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 HF52 VSA registered?

HF52 VSA is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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