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VU52 VJA

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,081 mi
Last recorded146,081 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 VJA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 146,081 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 139,102 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 132,612 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 124,665 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 118,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 114,451 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 109,678 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 103,684 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 103,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 96,844 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 96,844 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 89,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 81,379 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 VJA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VU52 VJA, 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 VU52 VJA registered?

VU52 VJA is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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