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LM52 FSS

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,243 mi
Last recorded108,243 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 FSS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2023 108,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 102,740 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both polish (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper and body damaged

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 96,845 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

rear disc rusty both

Pass 5 Jun 2020 91,608 miles

Headlights misty

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre wall perished

Pass 4 Jun 2019 87,904 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 87,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 81,574 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 13 Jun 2017 76,779 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 70,312 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 70,308 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 67,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 62,136 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 62,136 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 62,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 57,141 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside wiper poor clearance

Pass 16 Dec 2011 52,737 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 48,461 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 48,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r tyre has several cuts in tread area.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,601 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 38,311 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 19 Dec 2007 31,956 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 27,091 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 21,426 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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LM52 FSS is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LM52 FSS, 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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LM52 FSS is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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