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VU52 VHV

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,006 mi
Last recorded165,006 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 VHV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 165,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear surface corroded

both sides skirting fitted not allowing fully inspection on prescribes area

Pass 6 Jun 2017 162,858 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 151,183 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2016 150,823 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 140,865 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 140,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 130,970 miles

crack in windscreen out of zone a not in swept area

Fail 1 Jul 2013 127,951 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 127,951 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 120,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 116,725 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

MOVEMENT IN STEERING RACK SUPPORT BUSHES

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

Fail 1 Jun 2011 116,725 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

MOVEMENT IN STEERING RACK SUPPORT BUSHES

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 28 Oct 2010 109,298 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 109,298 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 95,701 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 95,701 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 82,049 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 69,120 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 55,867 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 44,524 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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VU52 VHV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VU52 VHV, 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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VU52 VHV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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