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LC52 MGX

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,242 mi
Last recorded79,242 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2019 79,242 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 74,751 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 74,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 72,612 miles

Nearside Front side wall slightly damage

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 71,781 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 71,781 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 70,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 70,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 69,670 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 68,315 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 29 Nov 2012 68,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,762 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 62,181 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 57,766 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 50,824 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 44,024 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 36,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 27 Nov 2006 36,479 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 29 Nov 2005 28,728 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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LC52 MGX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LC52 MGX, 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 MGX registered?

LC52 MGX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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