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RJ52 DXP

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,260 mi
Last recorded120,260 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 120,260 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 120,238 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 120,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 117,092 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 114,784 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 108,571 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 103,476 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 98,564 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

NS headlight lens frosted

OS wing mirror housing damaged

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

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 93,145 miles

NS headlight lens frosted

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

Pass 9 May 2014 87,385 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished.

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 83,288 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake effort slightly slow

rear brake application uneven slightly

wipers not clearing screen very well

Pass 15 Feb 2012 75,831 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 70,360 miles

inner edge very worn both rear tyres

Pass 25 Jan 2010 67,416 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 67,416 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 61,890 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 55,182 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 48,739 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 44,127 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 32,737 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 DXP is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RJ52 DXP, 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 DXP is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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