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LC52 MGU

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,574 mi
Last recorded128,574 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 MGU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 128,574 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 118,616 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

slight play in steering rack mounting

Pass 3 Oct 2014 110,713 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 105,484 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 100,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 96,277 miles

Both front wishbone arms surface rust

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 96,277 miles

Both front wishbone arms surface rust

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 92,339 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 88,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 88,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 82,015 miles

front number plate dirt between plate and backing

n/s rear lamp unit damaged

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 MGU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MGU, 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 LC52 MGU registered?

LC52 MGU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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