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LN52 UEU

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

71,110 mi
Last recorded71,110 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 UEU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 71,110 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 68,620 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 68,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 66,820 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 66,820 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 66,111 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 64,964 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 64,962 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 62,943 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 62,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 60,740 miles

Offside Front inner edge tyre wear

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 57,809 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp n/w .

Pass 20 Oct 2015 54,665 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall /treads cuts

under trays /engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 50,717 miles

cut to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 21 Oct 2014 50,717 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Oct 2013 46,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres outter sidewalls damage

Fail 10 Oct 2012 41,144 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread worn

o/s/f spot lamp n/w

Pass 10 Oct 2012 41,144 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread worn

o/s/f spot lamp n/w

Pass 25 Oct 2011 37,037 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack around tread

Fail 25 Oct 2011 37,037 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres starting to crack around tread

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 33,299 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 29,349 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 25,094 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 21,131 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 21,131 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 16,684 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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LN52 UEU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LN52 UEU, 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 LN52 UEU registered?

LN52 UEU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is LN52 UEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN52 UEU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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