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MM52 EOE

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

116,705 mi
Last recorded116,705 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 EOE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 116,705 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 116,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2025 110,595 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 110,318 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 104,233 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 98,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 96,324 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 93,733 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 89,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 85,116 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 83,998 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 79,369 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,993 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 68,350 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 63,808 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 59,389 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 55,050 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 55,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 51,036 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 51,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,774 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

offside front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,141 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,167 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 28,187 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,400 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 EOE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EOE, 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 EOE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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