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SN52 WHC

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,808 mi
Last recorded125,808 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 WHC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 125,808 miles

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

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

advise n/s mirror glass broken

Fail 3 Mar 2016 125,808 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 26 Apr 2014 118,789 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 30 Mar 2013 111,366 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 102,892 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 102,892 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2011 98,310 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 98,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 3 Apr 2010 83,240 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 67,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 67,875 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 52,581 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 52,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2007 50,606 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 43,944 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a nail init

Pass 23 Sep 2005 41,413 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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SN52 WHC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SN52 WHC, 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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SN52 WHC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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