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MA52 AEC

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,422 mi
Last recorded133,422 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 AEC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 133,422 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

offside front tyre perished

under body and under body components corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 128,755 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 128,753 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to the o/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on the inner shoulders(tracking?)

coolent leaking (radiator?)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 116,465 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 102,635 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 102,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 95,318 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 89,756 miles

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

o/s rear disc not in full contact with pad

Pass 5 Mar 2009 83,890 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 78,648 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 72,137 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 72,101 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 53,114 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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MA52 AEC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 MA52 AEC, 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 MA52 AEC registered?

MA52 AEC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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