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HF52 VSL

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,675 mi
Last recorded107,675 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 VSL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 107,675 miles

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2024 104,456 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 104,423 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 104,409 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 103,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar linkage ball joint cover slight split

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 100,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 100,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 98,894 miles

Underside has general corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2018 98,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Underside has general corrosion

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 96,786 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% on run up (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust detieriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2017 96,758 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 93,803 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 90,699 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 90,699 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 87,109 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 83,860 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 83,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 80,920 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 21 Nov 2011 77,362 miles

both front tyres are worn on inside edges

Pass 24 Nov 2010 73,789 miles

slight corrosion of rear exhaust

Pass 27 Nov 2009 69,403 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 69,359 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 67,748 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 16 May 2007 60,852 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 60,852 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 51,511 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 VSL is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

HF52 VSL is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is HF52 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF52 VSL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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