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WA52 FHM

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,715 mi
Last recorded146,715 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 FHM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 146,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 143,379 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 140,392 miles

Nearside Front headlight deteriated

Pass 30 Oct 2020 137,268 miles

ns headlight deteriated

Fail 30 Oct 2020 137,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ns headlight deteriated

Pass 1 Nov 2019 132,963 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 132,817 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT AND REAR PADS WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure os ns fronts deteriated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 127,555 miles

Coolant leak From radiator and top hose ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 124,189 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 121,171 miles

front reg plate damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2016 121,169 miles

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

front reg plate damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2015 117,289 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 112,659 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in rear suspension joints

Fail 22 Oct 2014 112,659 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in rear suspension joints

Pass 22 Oct 2013 108,805 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general weaknees and corrosin in places

Fail 11 Oct 2013 108,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general weaknees and corrosin in places

Pass 29 Jan 2010 95,593 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 95,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 75,719 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW.

Fail 24 Jan 2008 55,381 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 55,381 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 37,645 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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WA52 FHM is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WA52 FHM, 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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WA52 FHM is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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