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LC52 MHE

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

136,395 mi
Last recorded136,395 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 136,395 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 132,887 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 128,842 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 119,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 104,286 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 97,147 miles

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

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2016 87,071 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015

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

rear discs pitted and corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2015

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre worn and perished on sidewall

rear discs pitted and corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 72,671 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight leak from diff

Fail 18 Dec 2013 72,671 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight leak from diff

Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,785 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cut,cords not exposed

Pass 5 Aug 2011 58,290 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 55,582 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,104 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2008 51,191 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2007 45,223 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,235 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 27,727 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 MHE 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 89.5%.

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

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