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WF52 JVJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,482 mi
Last recorded147,482 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 JVJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 147,482 miles

front and rear axles and suspension arms showing signs of heavy corrosion rusty

Pass 19 May 2018 144,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres worn

Pass 20 May 2017 140,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front and rear ()

Pass 6 May 2016 137,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2015 132,851 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 126,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise front and rear sub frames corroding

asdvise near side rear outer sill corroding

Pass 10 May 2013 120,976 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

engine managment light on

Fail 9 May 2013 120,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 21 Jan 2013 118,656 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 118,656 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 105,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 92,277 miles

Rear brake pads & discs will be needed soon

Rear reg plate will need replacing soon.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 77,786 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 58,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 42,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,361 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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WF52 JVJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 WF52 JVJ, 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 WF52 JVJ registered?

WF52 JVJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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