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NX52 EXF

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,519 mi
Last recorded112,519 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX52 EXF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 112,519 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 107,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Slight movement in steering rack mountings

Pass 9 Aug 2016 106,807 miles

All brake discs corroded

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)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 106,807 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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 6 Mar 2015 105,577 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 105,577 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 104,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2014 98,162 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 98,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 88,109 miles

215/45/17

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

offside front tyre close to limit and perished

Fail 11 Feb 2013 88,109 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

215/45/17

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

offside front tyre close to limit and perished

Pass 29 Feb 2012 75,163 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 72,265 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 62,505 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 52,098 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 52,098 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 48,846 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 48,846 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 44,229 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 44,229 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 36,061 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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NX52 EXF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NX52 EXF, 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 NX52 EXF registered?

NX52 EXF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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