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NX52 EZE

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

233,081 mi
Last recorded233,081 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 233,081 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 252,353 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 218,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake imbalance on limit 30%

retro fit HID kit fitted to front

Fail 9 Jul 2018 218,793 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake imbalance on limit 30%

retro fit HID kit fitted to front

Pass 6 May 2017 213,981 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 200,785 miles

both headlamp lens cloudy and slightly affecting pattern

fuel tank cage corroded

n/s front coil spring corroded

o/s front shocker weeping slightly

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

screen wash poor

slight exhaust blow

Pass 16 Apr 2015 189,271 miles

All exhaust joints / flanges corroded (front cat joints blowing slightly).

Both front tyres worn on both edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs back plates corroded.

Rear diff corroded.

Suspension components surface corrosion.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers judder slightly, washer jets low power.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 189,271 miles

All exhaust joints / flanges corroded (front cat joints blowing slightly).

Both front tyres worn on both edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear brake discs back plates corroded.

Rear diff corroded.

Suspension components surface corrosion.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers judder slightly, washer jets low power.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 167,739 miles

rear brake back plates corroded...rear suspension components corroded....slight play o/s and n/s top ball joints...front number plate slightly loose...headlamp lens slightly cloudy screen wash poor

Fail 7 May 2013 146,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brake back plates corroded and deteriated n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 May 2013 146,387 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded and deteriated n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 May 2012 120,945 miles

Front suspension inner bushes slight deterioration.

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)

Fail 1 May 2012 120,945 miles

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

Front suspension inner bushes slight deterioration.

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)

Pass 3 May 2011 108,790 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)

Offside rear brake discs back plate corroded away.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs scored and corroded.

Fail 3 May 2011 108,788 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Offside front tyre worn both edges (inner worse, min 2.5mm).

Offside rear brake discs back plate corroded away.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs scored and corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 98,403 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 84,472 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 65,808 miles

All four tyres feathering.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Slight streak from front wipers.

Pass 2 May 2008 65,808 miles

All four tyres feathering.

Slight streak from front wipers.

Fail 2 May 2007 47,135 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges, min 2mm on edge.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside front tyre worn on edges. min 2.5mm on edges.

Pass 2 May 2007 47,135 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges, min 2mm on edge.

Offside front tyre worn on edges. min 2.5mm on edges.

Pass 10 May 2006 35,317 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 EZE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EZE, 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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NX52 EZE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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