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LJ52 HKM

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,523 mi
Last recorded125,523 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 HKM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 125,523 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 26 Oct 2011 119,095 miles

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

The OSF Tyre inner edge is worn.

Pass 25 Sep 2010 107,117 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 107,177 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 98,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 91,680 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 75,783 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 53,686 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 38,494 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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LJ52 HKM is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LJ52 HKM, 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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LJ52 HKM is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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