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MH52 PAH

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,057 mi
Last recorded97,057 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH52 PAH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 97,057 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 96,054 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 96,054 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 95,243 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 94,224 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 93,300 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 92,408 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 91,634 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 90,578 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 89,501 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 87,880 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 86,265 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 86,265 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 81,551 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 79,053 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 75,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 72,562 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre slight out of shape

Pass 8 Sep 2010 69,430 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 65,416 miles

windscreen cracked zone b

Pass 22 Sep 2008 57,697 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 49,909 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 35,891 miles

front brake fluctuation

Pass 3 Sep 2005 27,682 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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MH52 PAH is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MH52 PAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MH52 PAH?

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What year was MH52 PAH registered?

MH52 PAH is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 September 2002.

Is MH52 PAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH52 PAH shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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