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NK52 YLU

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,256 mi
Last recorded160,256 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK52 YLU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 160,256 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 155,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2016 155,898 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 150,128 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2015 149,881 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 140,984 miles

Corrosion On Rear Brake Discs

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 140,984 miles

Corrosion On Rear Brake Discs

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 129,954 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr tyre worn to 2-3mm + wear to inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2013 129,954 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsr tyre worn to 2-3mm + wear to inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2011 127,357 miles

slight play in both rear, lower rose joints.

slight wear to inner edges on both rear tyres

Pass 4 Mar 2011 125,336 miles

slight play in both rear, lower rose joints

very slight wear to inner edge of both rear tyres

Pass 22 Oct 2009 119,611 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 109,383 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 93,233 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 77,516 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 59,735 miles

thorn in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2005 59,735 miles

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

thorn in nearside rear tyre

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 YLU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 NK52 YLU, 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 YLU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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