CarVerify

Free Car Check

RJ52 DXR

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,328 mi
Last recorded124,328 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 124,328 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near Side & Off Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Near Side & Off Side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Near Side & Off Side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 124,328 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near Side & Off Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Near Side & Off Side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Near Side & Off Side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 114,129 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 114,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 106,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 106,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 91,142 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 73,402 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 70,751 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 70,751 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 68,350 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 68,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 61,719 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 56,938 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 51,724 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 46,415 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,928 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 32,266 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RJ52 DXR is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RJ52 DXR?

You can check the full history of RJ52 DXR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RJ52 DXR registered?

RJ52 DXR is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is RJ52 DXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ52 DXR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJ52 DXR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RJ52 DXR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.