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MX52 PZU

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

200,709 mi
Last recorded200,709 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 200,709 miles

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

hand brake no reserve travel

underside corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 96,715 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 76,710 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 163,141 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 144,714 miles

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

eml staying on

Fail 10 Feb 2016 144,714 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215 45 17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

eml staying on

Pass 10 Feb 2015 127,125 miles

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

windscreen damaged - but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Feb 2014 112,344 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 102,093 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 94,530 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 86,955 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 79,037 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 71,336 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 71,304 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 63,167 miles

Nearside 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 2 Feb 2007 54,299 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 54,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 45,655 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 PZU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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