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RF52 SUY

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,914 mi
Last recorded139,914 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 SUY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 139,914 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 139,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 131,269 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 121,419 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear discs pitted and scored slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2014 112,394 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 112,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing not checked fully

Fail 6 Feb 2013 102,587 miles

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

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2013 102,587 miles

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2011 87,788 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 87,788 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 82,223 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 82,216 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 76,675 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 76,675 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 67,019 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 58,257 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 45,230 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKABSORBER WEEPING

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 SUY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RF52 SUY, 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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RF52 SUY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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