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PL52 SXD

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,479 mi
Last recorded120,479 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 SXD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 120,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 116,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 111,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills corroding.

Pass 8 Feb 2022 107,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills corroding.

Pass 18 Jan 2021 102,817 miles

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

n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills corroding.

Pass 15 Nov 2019 101,890 miles

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

n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills corroding.

Pass 16 Jul 2018 96,315 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 96,315 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 90,262 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 84,963 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,021 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 73,120 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 68,249 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 62,171 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,674 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 55,208 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs are starting to waer and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

unable to check rear pads for wear

Fail 20 Sep 2010 55,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs are starting to waer and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

unable to check rear pads for wear

Fail 18 Sep 2009 50,338 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

under tray fitted unabel to check some componants

Pass 18 Sep 2009 50,338 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

under tray fitted unabel to check some componants

Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,484 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to fade. rear o/s tyre starting to wear

Fail 19 Sep 2008 45,484 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to fade. rear o/s tyre starting to wear

Pass 21 Sep 2007 40,311 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear pads starting to wear. †rear number plate starting to fade

o/sn/s front tyres worn on inner edges. †travel in handbrake

Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,810 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 27,923 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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PL52 SXD is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PL52 SXD, 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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PL52 SXD is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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