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MX52 PZM

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,980 mi
Last recorded152,980 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 152,980 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear castor bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 152,889 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear castor bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 146,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake back plates corroded slightly

Fail 29 Nov 2019 146,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake back plates corroded slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2018 138,454 miles

all brake ferralls corroded

all suspension parts corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2018 138,448 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake ferralls corroded

all suspension parts corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2017 130,655 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 130,651 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 112,231 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 112,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 93,833 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 85,908 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 82,357 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 77,667 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 73,496 miles

o/s/f brake slight bind

rear tyres edges worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 66,896 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 59,895 miles

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

small split in offside rear tyre - inner side wall. not showing cords

Pass 25 Mar 2008 52,940 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has small cut but not showing cord

Pass 15 Jan 2007 49,088 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 48,971 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 40,645 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 PZM is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PZM, 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 PZM is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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