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LS52 ORF

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,746 mi
Last recorded110,746 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 ORF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 110,746 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 108,805 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 108,805 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 106,154 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2023 104,030 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2022 101,584 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2022 101,584 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 99,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 97,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 95,149 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 94,252 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2017 94,252 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2016 92,146 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 90,103 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 90,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 89,235 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 88,527 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 87,632 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 77,706 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 77,706 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 71,266 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 71,266 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2008 68,251 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 68,251 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 65,833 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2006 61,791 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 ORF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 LS52 ORF, 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 ORF registered?

LS52 ORF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is LS52 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS52 ORF 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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