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LT52 LBF

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,418 mi
Last recorded130,418 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 LBF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 130,418 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 124,280 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 124,272 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 117,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 108,117 miles

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

rear brake pad view obscured

slight lift in osf and nsf lower ball joints

slight wear on rear discs

Pass 8 Apr 2013 100,136 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 100,136 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to clearly view all brake pads

Pass 19 Mar 2012 92,113 miles

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

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

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

offside & nearside front tyre treads worn on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2011 88,717 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 88,717 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 85,933 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 82,239 miles

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

rear pads appear low

slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 21 Mar 2008 76,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 76,447 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 70,699 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres low tread

Pass 30 Jan 2006 51,381 miles

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

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

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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LT52 LBF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT52 LBF, 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 LT52 LBF registered?

LT52 LBF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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