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ML52 OPY

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,876 mi
Last recorded189,876 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 OPY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2009 189,876 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 189,876 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 182,320 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 182,316 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 169,348 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 169,348 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 169,338 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 159,044 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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ML52 OPY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ML52 OPY, 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 ML52 OPY registered?

ML52 OPY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is ML52 OPY safe to buy?

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