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SD52 WRX

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,423 mi
Last recorded119,423 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD52 WRX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 119,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 106,090 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 106,433 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear at flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play at offside and nearside rear lower rose joint

Pass 8 Mar 2017 105,842 miles

corrosion on brake pipes at near and offside rear flexible brake hoses

corrosion on rear brake discs inner faces

Pass 21 Mar 2016 105,301 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 104,613 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 104,083 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 104,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 99,813 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)

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)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 94,259 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 94,259 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 88,445 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 81,153 miles

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

osf front fog light inop

Pass 19 Jan 2009 71,125 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 64,122 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 52,200 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 52,046 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WRX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 SD52 WRX, 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 SD52 WRX registered?

SD52 WRX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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