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RE52 KFK

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,398 mi
Last recorded99,398 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 KFK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 99,398 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 99,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 93,157 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 93,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 87,671 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 83,317 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front has light damage

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 83,317 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front has light damage

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2017 78,671 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 73,612 miles

Both rear tyres are worn heavily on inner edges, are on 3mm of tread and are starting to perish

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front windscreen wipers starting to smear

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

Play in steering rack rubber mounts

Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output High level (1.2.1d)

Vehicle has under-trays fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,085 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre found cuts from outer side wall but not reach the ply or cord

Pass 2 Feb 2013 57,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 56,250 miles

Front Number Plate discoloured

N/S/R Tyre Perished

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 54,317 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 51,785 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,911 miles

both frount tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2008 45,094 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 38,991 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,240 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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RE52 KFK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RE52 KFK, 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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RE52 KFK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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