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LJ52 NZV

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,100 mi
Last recorded152,100 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 NZV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 152,100 miles

both headlamps deterated

Pass 19 Jun 2018 146,749 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 146,749 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 146,745 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 124,473 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 124,473 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 114,297 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 114,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing 'R' clip on pad locating rod (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jun 2015 109,459 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 109,459 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 104,176 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 95,904 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 95,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 86,073 miles

Rear brake imbalance

Vehicle tested wet

Pass 20 Jun 2011 77,568 miles

front b/pads worn low

n/s/f fault with side light

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2010 68,501 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 61,079 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 53,740 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 46,766 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 39,656 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 NZV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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