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SD52 WRJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,180 mi
Last recorded135,180 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD52 WRJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2020 135,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 128,994 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 128,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 128,176 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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 26 Jun 2017 124,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in front of rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion at rear of rocker panels (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion extensive rust around subframe (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 124,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% imbalance at mid-pedal, brake also appears to have slight drag (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in front of rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion at rear of rocker panels (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion extensive rust around subframe (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 114,269 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 109,115 miles

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

engine management light on

offside front lower ball joint has slight play

offside rear outer sill has slight bubble rust

power steering fluid low

undershields fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2013 98,233 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 86,897 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 79,141 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 79,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 69,171 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,385 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 53,361 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 43,500 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 34,840 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 34,193 miles

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

nearside tyres, both sidewall's cut, not showing cord.

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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SD52 WRJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SD52 WRJ, 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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SD52 WRJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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