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SL52 FGN

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,178 mi
Last recorded122,178 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 FGN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 122,178 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 122,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 117,106 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 117,106 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlamps (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 109,673 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 108,936 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 107,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

various front and rear suspension bushes are perishing/cracking but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Fail 9 Jan 2015 107,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

various front and rear suspension bushes are perishing/cracking but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Pass 3 Jan 2014 102,471 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 96,719 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 89,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 79,940 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 79,940 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 72,131 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs corroded as vehicle has been standing

Pass 25 Aug 2008 65,295 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 56,542 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 47,145 miles

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

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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SL52 FGN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SL52 FGN, 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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SL52 FGN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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