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MW52 YYB

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,387 mi
Last recorded123,387 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 YYB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 123,387 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake lever travel high

slight play in steering rack mount bushes

Pass 14 Aug 2017 114,416 miles

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

both headlamps faded

osf / nsf lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

rear pads worn

slight bind to nsf / nsr brake

Pass 18 Aug 2016 107,224 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe-(pasted up) (7.1.2)

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

handbrake lever travel slightly high

slight play n/s steering rack

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 98,861 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Minor chirp from aux belt area

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/F tyre has deep cut in each sidewall, no chords shown

O/S/R tyre minorly stepping edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2014 92,454 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2014 92,454 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 84,694 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Aug 2012 75,578 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 73,945 miles

both rear tyres on the legal limit on the inner edges. recommend both tyres to be replaced and the tracking checked. 215/45/zr17 bridgestone potenza

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2010 70,918 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Rear number plate loose

Pass 14 Aug 2009 67,098 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 67,098 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 63,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 63,383 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 52,959 miles

chip in windscreen on maximum limit

Fail 9 Sep 2006 52,959 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

chip in windscreen on maximum 10mm zone A

cut in nearside rear tyre outer side wall

cut in offside rear tyre outer side wall

offside rear tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

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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MW52 YYB is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MW52 YYB, 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 MW52 YYB registered?

MW52 YYB is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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