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MK52 EZS

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,425 mi
Last recorded174,425 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 EZS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 174,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2018 165,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front x rear discs corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 May 2017 160,811 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)

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 May 2016 155,498 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 155,432 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended both wish bon bushs (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 152,111 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 152,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 143,174 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 143,171 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 132,527 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 129,136 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 120,804 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 104,546 miles

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

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

front brake discs appear to be wearing thin

offside rear tyre outer sidewall light damage

rear brake disc inner braking faces slightly pitted

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2008 104,546 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs appear to be wearing thin

offside rear tyre outer sidewall light damage

rear brake disc inner braking faces slightly pitted

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2007 90,220 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 88,942 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 72,649 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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MK52 EZS is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MK52 EZS, 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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MK52 EZS is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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