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RO52 ZZJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,209 mi
Last recorded139,209 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 ZZJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2024 139,209 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EML on and flashing, vehicle running rough. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded/holed within 30cm of suspension mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded/holed within 30cm of suspension mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre worn on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 136,813 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, faded (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished and worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Both sides, body sills corroding

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 123,728 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, deteriorated and faded (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 112,396 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 112,333 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 98,677 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 98,677 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 90,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 81,715 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

slight bind n/s/f

Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,862 miles

Nearside Front brake slight binding

Pass 5 Feb 2016 68,209 miles

f/ discs and pads worn

Pass 25 Jul 2014 67,653 miles

discs worn

Pass 23 Jul 2013 65,535 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2013 65,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

sill covers fitted

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge & nearly has cord exposed

Pass 31 Jul 2012 63,098 miles

discs worn

rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 28 Jul 2011 60,078 miles

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

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

bothrear worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2010 58,111 miles

discs worn

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,654 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 47,726 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 38,289 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 28,860 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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RO52 ZZJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RO52 ZZJ, 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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RO52 ZZJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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