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MA52 VEM

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

103,371 mi
Last recorded103,371 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 103,371 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 102,492 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 101,118 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 99,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 97,099 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 93,927 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 93,927 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 92,239 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 89,401 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 85,742 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 80,563 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 77,514 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 73,465 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 69,030 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 63,611 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 59,841 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,494 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,095 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 49,120 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 42,587 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 36,197 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 VEM is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

MA52 VEM is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is MA52 VEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA52 VEM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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