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LJ52 HKU

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,953 mi
Last recorded81,953 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2019 81,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front different wheel nuts fitted

Offside Rear light lens broken

engine management light on

Pass 21 Mar 2016 81,825 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres, outer side walls damaged but no cords/ply exposed

nearside front wheel slight bind

offside rear light lense taped up

rear brake discs pitted

washer bottle leaking

Fail 18 Mar 2016 81,821 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres, outer side walls damaged but no cords/ply exposed

offside rear light lense taped up

rear brake discs pitted

washer bottle leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2013 79,870 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges + on limit

front brake pads thin

slight play in n/s/f link pin

Fail 8 Nov 2013 79,860 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges + on limit

front brake pads thin

slight play in n/s/f link pin

Pass 13 Nov 2012 78,365 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 77,082 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 77,081 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 75,339 miles

Slight imbalance to front brakes

Fail 11 Nov 2010 75,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 12 Nov 2009 73,562 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 73,562 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both rear brake discs corroded-Brake pads appear to have worn low

Front brake discs worn very low

Nearside front outer tyre wall damaged in several places

Vehicle overheating

Pass 15 Nov 2008 63,914 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 56,804 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 43,530 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 HKU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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