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RJ52 DPK

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,840 mi
Last recorded142,840 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 DPK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 142,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system, slight deterioration in places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit in places,, recommend replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advance travel, handbrake lever

n/s handbrake performance slightly lower than o/s

o/s and n/s headlamps slightly deteriorated,, beam images and outputs slightly diminished

rear subframe, mounting washers corroded

under trays fitted, limiting view

Fail 20 Jun 2019 142,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system, slight deterioration in places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit in places,, recommend replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advance travel, handbrake lever

n/s handbrake performance slightly lower than o/s

o/s and n/s headlamps slightly deteriorated,, beam images and outputs slightly diminished

rear subframe, mounting washers corroded

under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 22 Jun 2018 137,271 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 137,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 135,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 135,366 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 133,005 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 130,470 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 126,116 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

front tyres cracked in tread

hydrocarbons only just inside limit

Pass 9 Aug 2013 126,092 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 126,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 115,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front wheel slight bind

Fail 2 Mar 2011 114,330 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 103,940 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 103,939 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 88,701 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 88,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 71,298 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 50,029 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 50,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 33,674 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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RJ52 DPK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RJ52 DPK, 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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RJ52 DPK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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