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LS52 JFJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,623 mi
Last recorded140,623 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 JFJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 140,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front headlight lens starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread very close 215/45/17w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlight lens starting to detiorate

many under panels fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts

paint work poor

slight wind screen damage

Fail 2 Dec 2017 140,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front headlight lens starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread very close 215/45/17w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlight lens starting to detiorate

many under panels fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts

paint work poor

slight wind screen damage

Pass 29 Oct 2016 123,375 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on edge

Fail 24 Oct 2016 123,366 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on edge

Pass 2 Nov 2015 101,714 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 101,714 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 93,170 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 90,424 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on outer edge

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

offside front tyre cracking on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Oct 2012 87,694 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 87,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 82,987 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 74,538 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 68,436 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 68,436 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 56,524 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 42,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 42,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 30,443 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 21,697 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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LS52 JFJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LS52 JFJ, 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 LS52 JFJ registered?

LS52 JFJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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