MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,794 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
coverd in underseal
general corrosion
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills suspension axle subframe all underside inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tank strap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
h lights just in pattern
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear axle support bars (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills suspension axle subframe all underside inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tank strap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills tank strap axle and mountings suspension subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
h lights just in pattern
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both quarter panells (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills tank strap axle and mountings suspension subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
h lights just in pattern
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge, will be down to cords very soon 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated suspension components showing a high degree of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear showing a high degree of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuffed in drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge, will be down to cords very soon 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated suspension components showing a high degree of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear showing a high degree of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuffed in drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear body to subframe strengthening plate/bar deteriorated (not structural)
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight wiper scuffs to drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear body to subframe strengthening plate/bar deteriorated (not structural)
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight wiper scuffs to drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding pads low (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear rear tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front tyres wearing edges
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
r/o/s and f/n/s tyres worn inside edge on legal limit
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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MK52 RFN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 RFN, 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 RFN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 October 2002.
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