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RX52 AYZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,879 mi
Last recorded76,879 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 AYZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 76,879 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 76,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 73,364 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 69,481 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 65,867 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 62,035 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 57,909 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 57,909 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 53,393 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 53,392 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 53,386 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 51,680 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 47,640 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 44,008 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 39,115 miles

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2006 34,308 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 28,101 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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RX52 AYZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RX52 AYZ, 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 AYZ registered?

RX52 AYZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is RX52 AYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 AYZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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