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VU52 VJC

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,902 mi
Last recorded71,902 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 VJC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 71,902 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 64,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 52,919 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2017 52,868 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2016 43,378 miles

Nearside Rear has split in side wall

Rear Tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2016 43,378 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Rear has split in side wall

Rear Tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2015 40,622 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 38,598 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 32,811 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,655 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 31,424 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 29,727 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 27,304 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 25,592 miles

Advise slight play in O/S front steering rack joint

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 22,889 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 20,149 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 VJC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VJC, 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 VJC registered?

VU52 VJC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is VU52 VJC safe to buy?

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