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NK52 YLE

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,506 mi
Last recorded133,506 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK52 YLE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 133,506 miles

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear brake backplates corroded

nearside rear and offside rear outer sills corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2017 133,333 miles

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)

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

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear brake backplates corroded

nearside rear and offside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 124,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Rear subframe corroded

metal fuel tank pipes corroded

nearside rear and offside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2015 117,266 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 117,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 110,097 miles

offside front brake disc in poor condition

Fail 3 Jan 2014 110,096 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front brake disc in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2012 103,050 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

offside front tyre wearing close to limmits on inner tread.

Fail 23 Nov 2012 103,050 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

offside front tyre wearing close to limmits on inner tread.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 94,935 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 94,935 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 87,155 miles

offside rear brake disc inner face pitted

Fail 26 Nov 2010 87,120 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake disc inner face pitted

Pass 26 Nov 2009 77,300 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 67,735 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 59,437 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 59,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 50,029 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 50,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 39,217 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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NK52 YLE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NK52 YLE, 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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NK52 YLE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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