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MK52 PXU

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,458 mi
Last recorded138,458 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 138,458 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016 138,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 134,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 134,252 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 128,347 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 128,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 120,786 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 43,471 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 43,471 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 95,704 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 95,704 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 88,185 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 88,185 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 79,779 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 64,070 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 59,717 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 PXU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 PXU, 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 PXU registered?

MK52 PXU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is MK52 PXU safe to buy?

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