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RJ52 XYL

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

135,577 mi
Last recorded135,577 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 135,577 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 131,749 miles

All underside corroded but not excessive

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 129,481 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 127,555 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 127,553 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 125,293 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 121,378 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 118,205 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 112,842 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 107,843 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 107,843 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 101,241 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 94,203 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 94,203 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 89,245 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)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 89,245 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 79,978 miles

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

offside rear brake disc pitted badly (inner face)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 71,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,159 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 63,159 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 55,175 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 46,844 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 36,135 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 32,434 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 XYL 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 79.2%.

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 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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

RJ52 XYL is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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