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RJ52 YAD

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,880 mi
Last recorded138,880 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 138,880 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 137,885 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 135,982 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 133,809 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 131,367 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 128,361 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 128,361 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 126,121 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 120,457 miles

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2018 116,730 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 113,906 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 113,906 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 110,928 miles

slight underside corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2015 103,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general underside surface corrosion

slight play front rear lower arms

Pass 18 Jul 2014 96,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2013 94,246 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2013 94,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 90,967 miles

covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

engine ; evidence of coolant leak rear of water pump

note ; damage o/s/f bumper

steering ; P.A.S belt deteriorated

suspension ; both front lower arms , rearward bushes deteriorated , soft ? , suspect related to uneven tyre wear

tyres ; n/s/f tread bald inner edge , at legal limit

tyres ; o/s/f tread wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2011 88,434 miles

N/S/R TYRE TREAD BALD ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE TREAD LOW ON INNER EDGE

evidence of coolant leak at rear of water pump

fluctuation on rear brakes

front brake discs slightly worn

noise & imbalance on parking brake

rear brake pads low

wipers worn , recommend replace

Fail 14 Jul 2011 88,422 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

N/S/R TYRE TREAD BALD ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE TREAD LOW ON INNER EDGE

evidence of coolant leak at rear of water pump

fluctuation on rear brakes

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads low

noise & imbalance on parking brake

rear brake pads low

unable to spin check n/s/f wheel bearing due to binding brake

wipers worn , recommend replace

Pass 22 Jul 2010 85,564 miles

engine cover / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

fluctuation on rear brakes

noise during parking brake test , recommend strip / check parking brake shoes

Pass 15 Jul 2009 78,839 miles

engine cover & underguards fitted , restricted views

front tyres tread low on inner edge

imbalance on parking brake

noise fron offside parking brake during roller brake test , recommend strip & inspect

Fail 15 Jul 2009 78,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

engine cover & underguards fitted , restricted views

front tyres tread low on inner edge

imbalance on parking brake

noise fron offside parking brake during roller brake test , recommend strip & inspect

Pass 16 Jul 2008 71,628 miles

offside rear tyre cracking in tread & balbing on inner edge

slight fluctuation on nearside rear brake

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 28 Apr 2007 65,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake application slightly uneven recommend inspection

large undertray & body mouldings giving restricted views

Pass 28 Apr 2007 65,666 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

hand brake application slightly uneven recommend inspection

large undertray & body mouldings giving restricted views

Pass 17 Dec 2005 56,977 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge , under trays fitted restricted view .

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 YAD is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YAD, 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 YAD is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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