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MK52 RKY

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,770 mi
Last recorded80,770 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 RKY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 80,770 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 80,766 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 76,654 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 76,535 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 71,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 64,435 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 56,443 miles

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2011 52,255 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 52,254 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 48,099 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 42,907 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 38,068 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 38,068 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 32,804 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 32,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges of treads

Pass 15 Feb 2006 26,948 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 RKY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RKY, 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 RKY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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