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SV52 ONW

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,265 mi
Last recorded164,265 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 ONW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2024 164,265 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

underbody coroded

Pass 20 Apr 2023 153,020 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 151,689 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 144,001 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 140,917 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 128,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 120,334 miles

offside rear brake gripping slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2016 113,457 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 100,875 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 89,101 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 78,285 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Nov 2013 78,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Nov 2012 74,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear tyres are worn unevenly on their inner edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 72,694 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 72,694 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 69,888 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 69,888 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 63,740 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 56,519 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 49,556 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 42,999 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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SV52 ONW is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SV52 ONW, 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 SV52 ONW registered?

SV52 ONW is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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