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MK52 RFN

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

163,794 mi
Last recorded163,794 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 163,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

coverd in underseal

general corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2024 160,000 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 159,995 miles

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))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 156,634 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 156,634 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 153,495 miles

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))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 153,495 miles

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))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 150,071 miles

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))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 150,014 miles

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))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 148,065 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 148,062 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 143,492 miles

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 139,685 miles

Rear rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Aug 2017 139,684 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 137,399 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 134,406 miles

Front tyres wearing edges

Pass 30 Jul 2014 131,464 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 131,463 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 128,614 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 126,201 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 121,614 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 121,611 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 109,552 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 84,956 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 60,627 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 41,275 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 41,163 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 19,787 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 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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