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SV52 YCT

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,140 mi
Last recorded98,140 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 YCT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 98,140 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

oil leaks engine gearbox area

rear number loose offside end

rear subframe & bodywork showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2020 98,128 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged brake pad securing pin holes broken of (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted offside & nearside pads locating pins & clips incorrectly fitted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

oil leaks engine gearbox area

rear number loose offside end

rear subframe & bodywork showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2020 98,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

oil leaks rear of engine (possibly between engine & gearbox)

parking brake lever slightly high

rear number plate loose offside end

rear subframe & bodywork showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2019 94,452 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 94,449 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) inappropriately repaired reservoir insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 93,115 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Fail 2 Feb 2015 93,094 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jan 2014 88,936 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2014 88,935 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 81,093 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 81,093 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 73,341 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 66,460 miles

Front brake discs are worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate is loose.

Surface corrosion on rear brake discs.

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge, advise tracking.

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 YCT is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SV52 YCT, 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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SV52 YCT is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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