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RL52 WNZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

83,575 mi
Last recorded83,575 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 WNZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 83,575 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 81,897 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 77,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2022 73,000 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 72,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 68,378 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 68,357 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2020 65,677 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 65,159 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 65,159 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 64,447 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 63,486 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 63,486 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 61,898 miles

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

rear diff is damp

Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,495 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 54,024 miles

rear diff is damp

Fail 18 Sep 2014 54,019 miles

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

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

rear diff is damp

Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,181 miles

both rear tyres are perished

front brake discs are worn

front nearside tyre is wearing on the inside and outside edges

front offside tyre is wearing on the inside edge

rear diff is damp

Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,369 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 42,807 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 40,384 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 37,273 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 34,270 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,651 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 26,221 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 19,955 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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RL52 WNZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RL52 WNZ, 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 RL52 WNZ registered?

RL52 WNZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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