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LX52 CXT

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,812 mi
Last recorded113,812 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 CXT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 113,812 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 113,712 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 113,558 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 110,121 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension componets corroded not weakend surface corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2021 107,819 miles

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

rear cross member corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2021 107,816 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on minimum and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear cross member corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 103,685 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 100,943 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 97,636 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 94,138 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 90,122 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 90,122 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 84,770 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 80,210 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 74,270 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,209 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 62,442 miles

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

drivers belt starting to fray

n/s wiper splitt not clearing n/s

rear pads could b low?

Pass 11 Jan 2011 99,958 miles

n/s rear shock has very slight oil/damp

Fail 11 Jan 2011 55,165 miles

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

n/s rear shock has very slight oil/damp

Pass 8 Dec 2009 48,182 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,607 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 31,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,595 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 CXT is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CXT, 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 CXT registered?

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

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