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SF52 UHB

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,821 mi
Last recorded110,821 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 UHB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 110,821 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 110,820 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXAUST LEAKING AT FRONT JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 106,941 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 106,940 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 104,088 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 98,901 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inside

Fail 30 Sep 2016 98,901 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

offside front tyre worn on the inside

Pass 30 Sep 2015 94,429 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 89,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Aug 2013 81,730 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 75,421 miles

all 4 tyres wearing thin. Advise monitored

Pass 16 Sep 2011 68,904 miles

light misting of oil offside front shock absorber

Pass 27 Aug 2010 62,481 miles

slight smear at wipers

Fail 11 Sep 2009 57,083 miles

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

front tyres worn close legal limit. excessive inner shoulder wear.

wipers smearing

Pass 11 Sep 2009 57,083 miles

front tyres worn close legal limit. excessive inner shoulder wear.

wipers smearing

Pass 9 Sep 2008 48,939 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,747 miles

front wipers smearing and noisy on widscreen.

signs of pitting at inner surface of rear brake discs.. imbalance evident.. advise

Pass 14 Sep 2006 35,020 miles

rear discs scored

slight brake judder at front discs

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 UHB is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 SF52 UHB, 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 UHB is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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