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OY52 RVA

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

181,223 mi
Last recorded181,223 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 RVA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2026 181,223 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 179,534 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 179,534 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 171,784 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 171,778 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 163,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 163,312 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 151,025 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 142,641 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 142,641 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 128,490 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2017 128,490 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2016 112,233 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 112,233 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 109,430 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 105,926 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 102,222 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 96,203 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 87,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jan 2010 80,297 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 80,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 71,331 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 63,512 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 63,512 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 58,445 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 54,832 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 46,827 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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OY52 RVA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OY52 RVA, 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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OY52 RVA is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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