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LX52 CXL

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,031 mi
Last recorded116,031 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 CXL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 116,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - pads also slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

slight corrosion to vehicle underside in various places- not excessive at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2023 109,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 107,139 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 102,715 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 97,136 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 97,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 87,940 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 79,467 miles

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

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

attention to washers

Fail 26 Sep 2017 79,467 miles

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

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

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

attention to washers

Pass 20 Sep 2016 74,997 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 70,540 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 66,998 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 62,382 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 59,036 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 54,622 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 49,811 miles

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,639 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Sep 2008 39,658 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,839 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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LX52 CXL is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LX52 CXL, 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 LX52 CXL registered?

LX52 CXL is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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