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MK52 RLX

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,741 mi
Last recorded100,741 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 100,741 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle underbody corroded including suspension components

Pass 21 May 2025 100,228 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

FUEL TANK STRAPS COORRODED

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 13 Jun 2024 100,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front fog lamp not working

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2023 99,757 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2022 99,683 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2021 98,993 miles

Fuel tank supports slightly corroded

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative

Under body corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2021 98,992 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank supports slightly corroded

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative

Offside Sill damaged

Under body and Both sills corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2020 98,210 miles

offside sill damaged

both sills and under body corroded

nearside front fog light inop

Pass 19 Jun 2019 97,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front fog light inop

offside sill damaged

under body and sills corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2019 97,943 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front fog light inop

offside sill damaged

under body and sills corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 95,809 miles

both front tyres perished

nearside front fog light inop

offside sill damaged

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2017 94,495 miles

exhaust corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2017 94,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

exhaust corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2016 93,969 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

corrosion to fuel pipes

exhaust corroded

front suspension arm bushes worn

slight under body corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2016 93,967 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

corrosion to fuel pipes

exhaust corroded

front suspension arm bushes worn

slight under body corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2015 93,463 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 92,903 miles

slight play in rear lower hub bushes

Fail 6 Aug 2014 92,901 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in rear lower hub bushes

Pass 6 Aug 2013 91,950 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s rear hub bottom bushes

Pass 7 Aug 2012 91,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2011 84,015 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 72,568 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 59,490 miles

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

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

cut in n/s/r tyre inner side wall

Pass 11 Aug 2008 45,587 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 31,025 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 31,025 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 28,329 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 RLX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RLX, 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 RLX registered?

MK52 RLX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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