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RV52 HGM

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,400 mi
Last recorded185,400 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 185,400 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 180,834 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 179,214 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 176,120 miles

Nearside Rear Outer 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 2 May 2019 171,819 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 166,758 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 156,877 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 142,099 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 134,146 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 126,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 118,733 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 106,248 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 93,752 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 83,430 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 71,388 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 58,282 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 46,742 miles

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

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 HGM is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HGM, 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 HGM registered?

RV52 HGM is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 September 2002.

Is RV52 HGM safe to buy?

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