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SA52 RZK

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

130,092 mi
Last recorded130,092 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 RZK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 130,092 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 12 Jun 2023 126,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corosion and undersealed

Pass 28 May 2022 123,207 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear outer sills slight corrosion

vehicle has slight underside surface corrosion

Pass 29 May 2021 119,050 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2021 119,050 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 114,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame,suspension arms etc getting corroded

n/s and o/s rear outer sills getting corroded

poor image both headlamps

Fail 13 Jun 2020 114,140 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear sub frame,suspension arms etc getting corroded

n/s and o/s rear outer sills getting corroded

poor image both headlamps

Pass 20 Apr 2019 108,951 miles

poor image both headlamps

some corrosion n/s and o/s rear outer sills

Fail 6 Apr 2019 108,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear bracing bar corroded

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

poor image both headlamps

some corrosion n/s and o/s rear outer sills

Pass 2 May 2018 105,172 miles

0/s and n/s rear subframe mountings corroded

o/s and n/s front chassis corroded

o/s and n/s front floors corroded

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2018 105,124 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

0/s and n/s rear subframe mountings corroded

o/s and n/s front chassis corroded

o/s and n/s front floors corroded

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 100,126 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear subframes and suspension arms corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2017 100,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front and rear subframes and suspension arms corroded

Pass 7 May 2016 98,513 miles

front and rear sub frames etc getting corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 95,783 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 92,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 92,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 87,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 87,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 84,568 miles

2 x front brake discs worn/corroded/pitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 81,233 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 76,493 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 76,489 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear disc corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2009 72,128 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 60,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 45,769 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 29,037 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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SA52 RZK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 SA52 RZK, 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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SA52 RZK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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