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NJ52 VXN

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

53,369 mi
Last recorded53,369 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 VXN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 53,369 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 51,371 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 51,371 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (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))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 20 May 2025 51,358 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm fractured (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm fractured (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 13 Jul 2024 50,427 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 50,360 miles

various suspension items corroded, shockers, arms etc: and part floor close to rear

Fail 21 Jun 2023 50,360 miles

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

various suspension items corroded, shockers, arms etc: and part floor close to rear

Pass 17 Jun 2022 49,737 miles

Slight corrosion to vehicle floor, mainly at the rear.

Pass 27 Sep 2021 49,531 miles

Factory fitted under trays blocking the view of some test areas.

Pass 19 Sep 2020 48,484 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 47,691 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 46,839 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 46,156 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 46,156 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 45,189 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 45,189 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside and nearside rear inner faces (3.5.1i)

rear brake excessively fluctuating offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 43,830 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 43,523 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2014 43,523 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,828 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 42,828 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,643 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 40,111 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 40,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Oct 2010 37,471 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 5 Oct 2009 33,994 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,632 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 25,543 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 21,294 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)

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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NJ52 VXN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 NJ52 VXN, 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 NJ52 VXN registered?

NJ52 VXN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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