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SD52 WRW

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,734 mi
Last recorded73,734 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD52 WRW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 73,734 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 73,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested Due to engine not idling properly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2019 70,031 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 67,060 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 66,587 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 58,680 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,175 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,172 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 56,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 52,313 miles

Both front wipers torn

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 52,313 miles

Both front wipers torn

Fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 44,666 miles

Front brake imbalance 22%

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 44,666 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)

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

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

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

Rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2011 36,424 miles

front brakes sticking slightly

front tyres wearing on inner edges 2mm

fuel filler neck showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2010 29,722 miles

both front headlights have a slight differance in colour. also slight condensation in nearside front headlight

both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to show signs of wear

squeak from aux belt area

Fail 17 Nov 2010 29,722 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front headlights have a slight differance in colour. also slight condensation in nearside front headlight

both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to show signs of wear

both rear brake discs inner surfaces heavyly corroded

slight free play in handbrake

squeak from aux belt area

Pass 21 Nov 2009 25,385 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 20,279 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 20,275 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 14,987 miles

Advise condition of both front tyres

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 14,987 miles

Advise condition of both front tyres

Pass 9 Nov 2006 10,447 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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SD52 WRW is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SD52 WRW, 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 WRW is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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