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MK52 PYJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,148 mi
Last recorded149,148 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 PYJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2021 149,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Marked with chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Marked with chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank/brackets corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 147,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 143,633 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 133,800 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under body components heavy surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2017 127,915 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes at ends to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 119,243 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 109,253 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 109,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 100,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front fog lights not working

Pass 31 Jan 2013 81,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2012 69,142 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 59,179 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 59,179 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 50,984 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 40,763 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 40,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 36,365 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 31,738 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 26,128 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 26,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 PYJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYJ, 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 PYJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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