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MK52 PXN

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,199 mi
Last recorded171,199 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 PXN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 171,199 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 167,771 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 163,321 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 159,106 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 154,765 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 151,496 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 148,471 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 144,121 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 139,174 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 134,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 129,366 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2015 124,862 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 118,759 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 107,077 miles

rear tyre treads low

sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Feb 2013 107,077 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear tyre treads low

sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2012 100,809 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 100,809 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 91,233 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut to sidewall no cords exposed

Pass 19 Nov 2009 78,945 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 66,405 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 54,589 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 54,589 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 48,100 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 48,099 miles

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

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 PXN 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 83.3%.

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 PXN, 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

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What year was MK52 PXN registered?

MK52 PXN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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