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ML52 SKO

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,988 mi
Last recorded170,988 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 SKO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 170,988 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 158,827 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 158,815 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 144,246 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 126,035 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 118,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 108,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 24 Sep 2010 103,643 miles

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres worn off inside edge

Pass 26 Sep 2009 99,361 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 99,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 87,112 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 70,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 55,894 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 48,450 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 SKO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ML52 SKO, 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 SKO registered?

ML52 SKO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is ML52 SKO safe to buy?

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