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OV52 UFM

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,376 mi
Last recorded151,376 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 UFM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 151,376 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 134,096 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 119,227 miles

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 106,739 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 106,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 99,166 miles

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

N/S/R TYRE ON WEAR BARS

REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW

Fail 10 Nov 2010 99,166 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

N/S/R TYRE ON WEAR BARS

REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW

Pass 12 Nov 2009 88,620 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 88,620 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 78,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 78,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 74,974 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 69,990 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 69,962 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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OV52 UFM is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OV52 UFM, 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 OV52 UFM registered?

OV52 UFM is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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The MOT history for OV52 UFM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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