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LJ52 HKO

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,394 mi
Last recorded162,394 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 HKO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 162,394 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 152,671 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 146,358 miles

Engine management light is on

Front Windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Inner (Deteriorated) (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre wearing low on the inner edges, tracking alignment needs to be observed

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Inner (Deteriorated) (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 146,358 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine management light is on

Front Windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Inner (Deteriorated) (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre wearing low on the inner edges, tracking alignment needs to be observed

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Inner (Deteriorated) (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 137,964 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 137,964 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 129,026 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 129,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 118,355 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 118,355 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 109,618 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 100,197 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 86,123 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 71,438 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 52,812 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,764 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 34,536 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 34,536 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 26,454 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 HKO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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