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RJ52 YBG

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,578 mi
Last recorded141,578 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 141,578 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim slight (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering system slightly tight only when cold... belt adjustment required? (2.2.D.1)

both front headlamp mountings broken

n/s/f bumper loose

Fail 6 May 2016 141,578 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim slight (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system slightly tight only when cold... belt adjustment required? (2.2.D.1)

both front headlamp mountings broken

n/s/f bumper loose

Pass 15 May 2015 131,848 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 121,181 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 121,023 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise offside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2013 109,130 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 96,912 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 84,261 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 80,209 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 80,209 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 75,148 miles

rear brake pads look to be low(unable to fully inspect)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 75,148 miles

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

rear brake pads look to be low(unable to fully inspect)

Pass 30 May 2008 54,467 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 54,466 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 23 Aug 2006 31,036 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 22,116 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 YBG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YBG, 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 YBG registered?

RJ52 YBG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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