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RX52 AXS

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,834 mi
Last recorded133,834 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 AXS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 133,834 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 133,834 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 126,750 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 126,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 116,318 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 110,851 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 105,304 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 105,129 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 98,490 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 98,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 91,955 miles

near side and off side front brakes slight restricted movement

Pass 13 Jun 2013 86,946 miles

wiper blades torn at ends

Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,064 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 78,643 miles

near side front tyre cracking on side wall

near side rear tyre cut in side wall

off side front tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 24 Jun 2011 78,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

near side front tyre cracking on side wall

near side rear tyre cut in side wall

off side front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 5 Jul 2010 76,815 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 73,296 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 65,949 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 65,948 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 63,053 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 62,993 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 58,814 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 55,828 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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RX52 AXS is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RX52 AXS, 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 RX52 AXS registered?

RX52 AXS is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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