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RE52 LSY

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,014 mi
Last recorded75,014 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 LSY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 75,014 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 74,248 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 72,871 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 71,380 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 69,175 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 69,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 67,561 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 67,561 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 66,135 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 66,131 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 63,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

both front head lamp lens deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2018 61,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer cut on tyre sidewall

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

Offside Rear Outer Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired rear light cracked (1.5.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 59,970 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 59,968 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 57,945 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 55,353 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 52,548 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2012 49,134 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 49,130 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 44,357 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 40,085 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,355 miles

Slight brake binding at n/s/front wheel.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 31,322 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 31,322 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 26,486 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 21,354 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 LSY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LSY, 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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What year was RE52 LSY registered?

RE52 LSY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 October 2002.

Is RE52 LSY safe to buy?

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