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SF52 UGT

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

122,177 mi
Last recorded122,177 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 UGT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 122,177 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 122,177 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 116,370 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 115,895 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 108,883 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 100,113 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 100,112 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 92,048 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 92,048 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 69,957 miles

Offside Rear tyre very low pressure, no apparent sign of leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion extensive rust all across chassis mounts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing inner sidewall

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 60,422 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing inner sidewall

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 50,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 50,237 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 43,611 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 35,663 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre has slight cut on outter wall

Fail 18 Apr 2013 35,663 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

near side front tyre has slight cut on outter wall

Pass 24 Apr 2012 27,641 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,712 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 22,038 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 19,374 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,609 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 15,506 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 15,506 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 12,136 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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SF52 UGT is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SF52 UGT, 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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SF52 UGT is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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