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MX52 AHN

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,054 mi
Last recorded101,054 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 AHN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 101,054 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 82,658 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 80,196 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 80,196 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 75,273 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 75,273 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 70,375 miles

advise rear anti roll bar and link bars heavily corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2016 70,375 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades torn/deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear brake discs heavily corroded worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limits reccomend replacement front pads due to being burnt through brake binding (3.5.1g)

advise rear anti roll bar and link bars heavily corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,828 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 59,014 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 59,014 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,735 miles

stonechips on windscreen

Fail 27 Aug 2013 54,735 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

marks to body and wheels

steering rack mounts worn

stonechips on windscreen

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

various suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,146 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust system has surface corrossion

unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 30 Aug 2012 42,146 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust system has surface corrossion

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 31 Aug 2011 25,776 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 25,106 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 19,547 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 17,964 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 17,964 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,617 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 13,178 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 10,784 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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MX52 AHN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MX52 AHN, 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 MX52 AHN registered?

MX52 AHN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is MX52 AHN safe to buy?

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