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NU52 YHX

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,544 mi
Last recorded156,544 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 YHX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 156,544 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator and top of water pump ()

all brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Feb 2018 150,687 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 150,640 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lamba in and out co 1.31 poss senser + cat clean (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 139,036 miles

Offside Rear TYRE INNER SIDEWALL SPLIT, BUT NOT TO CORD

Pass 22 Feb 2016 123,239 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 103,448 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 87,405 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 75,780 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

battery insecure

Fail 18 Feb 2013 75,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

battery insecure

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 72,350 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 72,342 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 68,721 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 68,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 63,834 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 55,165 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 50,804 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 42,091 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 34,003 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 23,936 miles

Nearside 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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NU52 YHX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NU52 YHX, 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 NU52 YHX registered?

NU52 YHX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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