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NJ52 VXW

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,188 mi
Last recorded82,188 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 VXW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 82,188 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under guards fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2016 82,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under guards fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 80,729 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,715 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 79,715 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sidewall damage on n/s/f and n/s/r tyres but not showing cords..

Fail 24 Jul 2013 78,518 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage on n/s front and rear tyre side walls.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 78,518 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage on n/s front and rear tyre side walls.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 77,484 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2012 77,484 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 76,312 miles

side wall damage on nearside front and rear tyres

Pass 10 Jun 2010 74,968 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 73,816 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nearside front outer tyre wall cut

offside front bottom ball joint seal split

Pass 18 Jun 2008 70,548 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 68,186 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 61,374 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 46,808 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 46,808 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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 VXW is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

NJ52 VXW is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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