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SF52 UGV

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,845 mi
Last recorded150,845 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 UGV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 150,845 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 150,382 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 149,072 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 147,150 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 147,150 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 143,443 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 136,636 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 123,811 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 119,839 miles

Rear suspension corroding

Fail 13 Oct 2018 119,623 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2017 108,764 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 98,846 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 85,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 79,494 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 76,592 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 76,564 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 71,626 miles

Nearside washer jet output poor.

Fail 26 Sep 2012 71,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside washer jet output poor.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,455 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 62,800 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/NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES OUTER WALLS PERISHED

Pass 15 Sep 2009 61,499 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 60,256 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 59,153 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 57,264 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 57,264 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 UGV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SF52 UGV, 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 SF52 UGV registered?

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

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