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MM52 DXV

2002 Lexus IS200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,130 mi
Last recorded88,130 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 DXV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 88,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2021 84,671 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components and mounting areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components and mounting areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 84,026 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 84,015 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 83,517 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear pads cannot be seen through the wheels

Rear wiper split

Fail 20 Feb 2019 83,517 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear pads cannot be seen through the wheels

Rear wiper split

Pass 24 Feb 2018 83,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 82,766 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 13 Feb 2017 82,766 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Feb 2016 81,900 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 81,900 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 81,413 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 77,530 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 71,113 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,929 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 52,232 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,058 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 37,938 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 33,105 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 29,488 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 22,410 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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MM52 DXV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MM52 DXV, 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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MM52 DXV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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