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MA52 XGS

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,517 mi
Last recorded93,517 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 93,517 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn to 2mm on outer edge

corrosion to exhaust system

limited inspection to underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

nearside mirror glass cracked

rear brake discs worn/corroded

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 22 Mar 2017 93,517 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn to 2mm on outer edge

corrosion to exhaust system

limited inspection to underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

nearside mirror glass cracked

rear brake discs worn/corroded

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2016 87,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

rear brake discs worn

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,169 miles

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

slight damage to nearside mirror glass

slight play in nearside front ball joint

Fail 20 Mar 2015 82,169 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to nearside mirror glass

slight play in nearside front ball joint

Pass 22 Mar 2014 76,812 miles

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

slight damage to nearside wing mirror glass

Pass 21 Mar 2013 71,538 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 66,435 miles

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

n/s/f wing mirror cracked

o/s/f wiper split

oil leak rear diff,

Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,270 miles

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

offside rear shock absorber damp

rear brake discs worn

Fail 21 Mar 2011 61,270 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

offside rear shock absorber damp

rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Mar 2010 55,358 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 48,662 miles

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2008 43,894 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2007 33,925 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 33,870 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front pads low(aprox 5mm)

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s wiper poor

rear pads look low?

Pass 10 Mar 2006 22,776 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 XGS is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XGS, 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 XGS registered?

MA52 XGS is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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