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MA52 KXK

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,197 mi
Last recorded159,197 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 KXK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 159,197 miles

(Headlamps cloudy)

(Steering/suspension/braking components corroded)

(Vehicle structure/underbody corroded)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 157,674 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 157,668 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 154,148 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 148,325 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 148,319 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 143,481 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 143,481 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 139,074 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 136,946 miles

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

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2013 134,305 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs coroded

n/s/r tyre close to limit

rear suspension components coroded

Fail 23 Sep 2013 134,305 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs coroded

n/s/r tyre close to limit

rear suspension components coroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 131,568 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

front brake pads look low

several areas of corosion on under side

slight corosion on rear brake discs

slight play in both rear suspension arm lower bushes

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2011 129,822 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 129,798 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 11,545 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 124,795 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Aug 2008 119,927 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 119,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 116,424 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 116,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 101,504 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 83,247 miles

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

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

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

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

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 KXK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MA52 KXK, 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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MA52 KXK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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