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MJ52 FSZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

144,772 mi
Last recorded144,772 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 FSZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2024 144,772 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 138,523 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 138,523 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 136,369 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak in area of sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill starting to corrode at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill starting to corrode at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 128,821 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 114,594 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 109,772 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 99,122 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 99,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

all tyres cracking on shoulders

Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,427 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 83,327 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 76,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four road wheels have heavy cracking on sidewalls

Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,222 miles

all four road wheels have heavy cracking on sidewalls

Pass 29 Apr 2013 68,492 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Apr 2012 60,201 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,409 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,155 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 31,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,498 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 24,052 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 24,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 20,877 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 20,848 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 13,467 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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MJ52 FSZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MJ52 FSZ, 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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MJ52 FSZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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