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RV52 ERY

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

134,350 mi
Last recorded134,350 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 134,350 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 134,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 123,617 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 123,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 114,800 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 114,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 109,172 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 109,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 101,113 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 101,113 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 95,066 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 95,066 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 86,703 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 86,703 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 85,400 miles

offside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2016 82,608 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 79,408 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 77,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,960 miles

front number plate cracked

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

Fail 27 Sep 2013 73,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,144 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2011 65,878 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,346 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 61,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 56,552 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,347 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 47,827 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 41,331 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 ERY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 ERY, 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 ERY registered?

RV52 ERY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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