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HS52 MPS

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,455 mi
Last recorded163,455 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS52 MPS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 163,455 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 148,926 miles

Both rear discs corroded

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

O/Side sill corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 148,906 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both rear discs corroded

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

O/Side sill corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 139,775 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 139,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 126,050 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 113,176 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 102,381 miles

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

all brake disks corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2012 102,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

all brake disks corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 92,122 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 81,212 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 70,078 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 70,078 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 57,926 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 57,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 34,483 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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HS52 MPS is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HS52 MPS, 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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HS52 MPS is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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