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LT52 LCJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,432 mi
Last recorded78,432 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 LCJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 78,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 77,881 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 77,152 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 77,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 76,574 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 76,210 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 75,673 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 75,673 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 75,160 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 72,792 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 70,453 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 67,257 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 63,449 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 61,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside headlamp lower mount broken but headlamp assembly secure

Pass 15 Oct 2014 61,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside headlamp lower mount broken but headlamp assembly secure

Pass 15 Oct 2013 59,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r light lens cracked .

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread dephs .

Pass 8 Oct 2012 55,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r light lens cracked .

Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,799 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 45,372 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 45,372 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 39,910 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 33,999 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 33,999 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 28,874 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 28,874 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 23,241 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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LT52 LCJ 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 76.9%.

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 LT52 LCJ, 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 LCJ registered?

LT52 LCJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is LT52 LCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT52 LCJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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