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NV52 OSK

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV52 OSK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017
Pass 23 Dec 2015 82,102 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 81,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured chassis split/grounding damage (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced mount holed (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

accident damage to nearside front corner

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

general surface corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

heavy grounding/impact damage to underside of vehicle and engine sump badly damaged/leaking

Pass 29 Dec 2014 74,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general surface corossion to rear underside of body and rear suspension components

nearside front brake back plate corodded and insecure

surface corossion in both outer sills

Fail 21 Dec 2014 74,613 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general surface corossion to rear underside of body and rear suspension components

nearside front brake back plate corodded and insecure

rear footbrake readings indicate imbalance

surface corossiuon in both outer sills

Pass 5 Feb 2014 68,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 60,760 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 60,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,795 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in n/s/r and o/s/f tyres

Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,876 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 46,688 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 41,791 miles

both front wiper blades torn

front brake aplication slightly uneven (particularly nearside)

front screen washer aim a little low

headlamp washers may not be working

Pass 16 Jan 2008 38,031 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 31,516 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 23,670 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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NV52 OSK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NV52 OSK, 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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NV52 OSK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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