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RV52 AYT

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

156,153 mi
Last recorded156,153 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 AYT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 156,153 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks

various body and chassis areas have coroded

various suspension braking and steering components have coroded

Pass 19 Jul 2024 144,796 miles

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 22 Jul 2023 140,717 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 140,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 138,528 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 138,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 136,526 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 136,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 132,968 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 132,968 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 131,614 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 131,614 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 122,968 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 122,968 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 114,997 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 113,785 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 113,785 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 109,487 miles

Undershields covering brake lines.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 109,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Undershields covering brake lines.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 104,896 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2011 97,673 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 91,203 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 81,446 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 74,151 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 65,296 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 53,549 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 40,493 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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RV52 AYT is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RV52 AYT, 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 RV52 AYT registered?

RV52 AYT is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is RV52 AYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 AYT shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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