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MX52 AOC

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,972 mi
Last recorded78,972 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 AOC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 78,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE.

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH FRONT & REAR. (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 78,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 78,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 77,590 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 77,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 77,135 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 74,687 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 74,687 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 72,346 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 69,999 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 69,977 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,367 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 65,709 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

wipers

Pass 25 Mar 2014 64,136 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s f tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2014 64,019 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s f tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2013 62,443 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,006 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2012 60,986 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,621 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 50,280 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 43,777 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 38,099 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 31,454 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge near limit

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 AOC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MX52 AOC, 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 AOC registered?

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

Is MX52 AOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX52 AOC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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