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MX52 AOB

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,439 mi
Last recorded191,439 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 AOB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 191,439 miles

engine management light on

underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2017 191,411 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

engine management light on

underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2016 180,169 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 170,874 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inside edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres have slight tears to inner side walls

Fail 26 Sep 2015 170,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged inside edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inside edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres have slight tears to inner side walls

Pass 29 Sep 2014 158,934 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 151,833 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 151,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 144,191 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 144,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 136,218 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 126,206 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 113,688 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 113,654 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 100,074 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 100,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 88,319 miles

front haedlight aim too low, adjusted for customer

Pass 31 Aug 2006 74,527 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 AOB is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AOB, 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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MX52 AOB is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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