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RN52 JMO

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

242,569 mi
Last recorded242,569 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 JMO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2024 242,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All suspension components corroded

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

petrol tank strap corroded

under of vehicle corrosion various

Pass 25 Oct 2023 241,903 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded

petrol strap corroded

under of vehicle corrosion various

Pass 12 Nov 2022 239,473 miles

All suspension items corroded

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

petrol tank cover corroded

petrol tank strap corroded

under of vehicle corrosion various

Fail 12 Nov 2022 239,473 miles

All suspension items corroded

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

petrol tank cover corroded

petrol tank strap corroded

under of vehicle corrosion various

Pass 5 Aug 2016 238,951 miles

engine light on

Pass 30 Jul 2015 230,814 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 206,837 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 206,837 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 181,768 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 181,768 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 155,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 139,750 miles

reduced braking effort on nearside rear handbrake

Fail 29 Jul 2011 139,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

reduced braking effort on nearside rear handbrake

Pass 9 Aug 2010 133,158 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 133,158 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 105,305 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 73,135 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2007 47,121 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 41,081 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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RN52 JMO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RN52 JMO, 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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RN52 JMO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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