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MX52 RDV

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

158,109 mi
Last recorded158,109 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 158,109 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 157,057 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 156,238 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 151,732 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 151,732 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 141,846 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 132,921 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 125,373 miles

corrosion on chassie near rear suspension

corrosion on fuel lines & brake pipe

Fail 17 Nov 2014 125,373 miles

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

corrosion on chassie near rear suspension

corrosion on fuel lines & brake pipe

Pass 19 Nov 2013 118,212 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 14 Nov 2013 118,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 16 Nov 2012 110,089 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 110,089 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 102,219 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 93,645 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 86,531 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 80,074 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 77,736 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 77,736 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 72,754 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 64,854 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 53,755 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 53,755 miles

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

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

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

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)

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 RDV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RDV, 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 RDV registered?

MX52 RDV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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