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RJ52 KBY

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,772 mi
Last recorded173,772 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 KBY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 173,772 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 173,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 160,888 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 146,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 128,907 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 106,175 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 90,082 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 62,831 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 62,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 40,145 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 25,130 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 KBY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KBY, 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 KBY registered?

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

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