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LJ52 OAN

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

205,202 mi
Last recorded205,202 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 205,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen chipped

squeaking noise coming from Offside rear

Fail 6 Sep 2022 205,201 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen chipped

squeaking noise coming from Offside rear

Pass 10 Sep 2021 197,098 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 196,938 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 193,563 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated weeping (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml on

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2020 193,398 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated weeping (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml on

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2019 182,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml on

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2019 182,880 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml on

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 174,712 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 174,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 162,008 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Fail 12 Sep 2017 161,989 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 150,558 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre has side wall damage

O/S/F Tyre starting to split on inner side wall

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 150,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/F Tyre has side wall damage

O/S/F Tyre starting to split on inner side wall

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 138,804 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 133,895 miles

front shockers are weeping,rear discs are pitted ,windscreen is chipped in zone b

Pass 31 May 2014 133,884 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 128,108 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 122,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 122,293 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 114,777 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 104,325 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 104,325 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 17 Sep 2009 95,278 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 95,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 82,316 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 65,424 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 50,879 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 OAN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OAN, 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 OAN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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