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LC52 HYS

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,227 mi
Last recorded43,227 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 HYS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 43,227 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear arms, rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 39,393 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 39,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215 / 45 17 91 w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 35,497 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 32,918 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 29,099 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2021 24,857 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 21,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 20,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 18,023 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 16,818 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 16,425 miles

The Cam/Timing belt is due for replacement. (Every 6 years on this model) Last replaced Jan 2009.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 15,987 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 15,496 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 14,839 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 14,839 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 14,132 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 13,461 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 12,482 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 11,586 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 10,463 miles

Offside front tyre showing wear to tread to such extent that only just exceeds minimum legal limits.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 8,715 miles

Wear noted to inner edge of treads of front tyres.

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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LC52 HYS 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 90.9%.

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 LC52 HYS, 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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LC52 HYS is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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