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MC52 SVZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,189 mi
Last recorded106,189 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 SVZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 106,189 miles

Front suspension arm bushes some wear

Offside Rear handbrake possibly sticky

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

under tray damaged but secure

Fail 14 Aug 2018 106,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front suspension arm bushes some wear

Offside Rear handbrake possibly sticky

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

under tray damaged but secure

Pass 14 Aug 2017 101,692 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened bracing struts to front mountings (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 97,690 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 91,790 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 91,790 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 86,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 81,576 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,625 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 69,593 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 63,695 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 59,733 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 54,065 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 47,718 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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MC52 SVZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MC52 SVZ, 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 MC52 SVZ registered?

MC52 SVZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is MC52 SVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC52 SVZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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