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RJ52 DWL

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,985 mi
Last recorded125,985 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 DWL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 125,985 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 125,945 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 120,596 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 120,537 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Both sides rear subframe front mountings and support struts badly weakened by corrosion. (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 117,973 miles

Rear discs light corrosion.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 115,191 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears on insides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 115,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears on insides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 110,389 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 104,276 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 98,784 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 98,784 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 91,373 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 91,368 miles

front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely Both front (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 85,265 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 79,744 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 79,739 miles

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

OSF brake sticking slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2012 72,450 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 66,700 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 61,851 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2009 56,783 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 49,236 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,049 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn to about 2-2.5mm

offside front tyre bald on inner tread shoulder

Pass 30 Oct 2006 35,136 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 28,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DWL is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DWL, 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 RJ52 DWL registered?

RJ52 DWL is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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