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LS52 ORU

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,868 mi
Last recorded174,868 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 ORU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 174,868 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 161,011 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 156,329 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 149,755 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 136,584 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2020 125,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 125,301 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 118,841 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 102,239 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 95,548 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 89,042 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 83,214 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 79,442 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 79,442 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 76,391 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 76,387 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 73,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/f wiper split

Fail 24 Nov 2012 73,128 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front pads low (4K approx)

o/s/f wiper split

rear pads low

Pass 2 Dec 2011 68,299 miles

general underbody surface rust

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 2 Dec 2011 68,299 miles

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

general underbody surface rust

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Dec 2010 64,279 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 60,777 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2009 60,683 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

h/brake squeal

Pass 28 Nov 2008 53,383 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear

Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,946 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2006 38,605 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 30,724 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 ORU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ORU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS52 ORU registered?

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

Is LS52 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS52 ORU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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