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SB52 EEY

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,575 mi
Last recorded143,575 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 EEY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 143,575 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 143,572 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel tank insecure metal straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 128,772 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 123,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 123,358 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 107,733 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 107,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 92,272 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 76,966 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill starting to corrode but not yielding to pressure (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill starting to corrode but not yielding to pressure (6.1.B.2)

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

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

engine covers fitted restricting view

underbody covers fitted restricting view

Pass 11 Jan 2016 68,140 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 67,675 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 21 Dec 2013 64,214 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 64,214 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre but not through to cord

Pass 15 Dec 2012 59,937 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 59,937 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,569 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 47,430 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 41,359 miles

monitor front pad wear...getting low

monitor offside rear tyre tread..low at centre

scoring at discs

smear at front wipers

Pass 24 Dec 2008 33,890 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 27,626 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 22,083 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 22,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SB52 EEY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SB52 EEY, 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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SB52 EEY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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