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RF52 LCW

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,759 mi
Last recorded84,759 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 LCW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 84,759 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 84,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

exhaust hangers corroded and cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2014 70,505 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2013 60,296 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2013 60,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edge

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2012 56,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,221 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,468 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 46,435 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 54,523 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,298 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 38,162 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 34,913 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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RF52 LCW is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RF52 LCW, 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 RF52 LCW registered?

RF52 LCW is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 December 2002.

Is RF52 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 LCW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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