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OV52 UFN

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,383 mi
Last recorded127,383 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 UFN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 127,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2018 127,363 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.045 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center flange (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump inoperative (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 113,883 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 113,883 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 97,190 miles

child seat in rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Nov 2015 97,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat in rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2014 80,036 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 77,454 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2013 70,969 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 70,969 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 69,522 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 66,326 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 63,644 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 60,258 miles

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

osf tyre worn inner edge poss tracking and perishing

Pass 27 May 2008 55,760 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 53,835 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight distortion rear brakes

Pass 9 Nov 2006 46,595 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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OV52 UFN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OV52 UFN, 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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OV52 UFN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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