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RV52 AZL

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

89,045 mi
Last recorded89,045 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 AZL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 89,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

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

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

suspension components corroded

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2025 87,750 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2024 84,956 miles

Underside corroded in places

Pass 18 Jul 2023 82,326 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 80,372 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 80,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2021 78,208 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 77,789 miles

o/s/f tyre nearing limit

rear tyres nearing limit

Fail 23 Jul 2020 77,778 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 76,005 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2018 73,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear stabiliser bars corroded

exhaust system corroded

small stone chips in windscreen

suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 69,292 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 69,258 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake imbalance 28% requires attention

Pass 25 Jul 2016 65,840 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 61,896 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 57,939 miles

nearside rear light lense damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2014 57,939 miles

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

nearside rear light lense damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2013 53,288 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,634 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jul 2011 44,076 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 39,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 34,723 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 34,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 29,568 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,409 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 19,974 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 15,025 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 AZL is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 RV52 AZL, 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 AZL registered?

RV52 AZL is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is RV52 AZL safe to buy?

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