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LJ52 NZX

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,565 mi
Last recorded81,565 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,565 miles

Steering system slightly rough Power steering, mainly on right lock. (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 75,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Offside Front Tyre VERY WORN on inner edge of tread.

Fail 21 Oct 2015 75,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Offside Front Tyre VERY WORN on inner edge of tread.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 70,326 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 70,326 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 66,715 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 66,669 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,254 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 63,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 59,639 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 59,639 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 57,662 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,414 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 52,208 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 47,335 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 42,425 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 NZX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NZX, 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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What year was LJ52 NZX registered?

LJ52 NZX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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