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PL52 SJX

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,368 mi
Last recorded116,368 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 SJX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 116,368 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 101,122 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 96,093 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Oct 2011 92,049 miles

slight brake bind on o/s front brake

Fail 1 Oct 2011 92,048 miles

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

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

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

slight brake bind on o/s front brake

Pass 24 Sep 2010 81,220 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing more on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2010 81,220 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing more on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2009 68,935 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 58,690 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 58,670 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 52,282 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coolant leak

Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,664 miles

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

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

coolant loss from by-pass seals

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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PL52 SJX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL52 SJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PL52 SJX?

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What year was PL52 SJX registered?

PL52 SJX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is PL52 SJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL52 SJX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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