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LJ52 OAC

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,169 mi
Last recorded81,169 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 OAC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 81,169 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 72,939 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 72,934 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 65,448 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 65,012 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 56,375 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underbody shield fitted at time of test

Pass 28 May 2010 49,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 May 2009 42,522 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 May 2009 42,522 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 OAC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OAC, 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 OAC registered?

LJ52 OAC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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