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MK52 FAJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,963 mi
Last recorded106,963 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 FAJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 106,963 miles

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

Spare wheel well starting to corrode ?

Under - Trays in place ?

Pass 31 Mar 2015 98,777 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 98,770 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 90,873 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 90,873 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 86,903 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 86,903 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 77,762 miles

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

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

very early evidence of both front brakes binding

Fail 12 Mar 2012 77,761 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

very early evidence of both front brakes binding

Pass 1 Oct 2010 77,721 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,798 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

correct number plates fitted over failure plates

front number plate becoming loose

nearside front roadwheel slightly tight to rotate

offside front tyre cut in tread area

some corrosion on sills

Fail 1 Oct 2009 67,798 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front number plate becoming loose

nearside front roadwheel slightly tight to rotate

offside front tyre cut in tread area

some corrosion on sills

Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,633 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 45,135 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,771 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 FAJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MK52 FAJ, 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 MK52 FAJ registered?

MK52 FAJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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