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WM52 EFC

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

98,960 mi
Last recorded98,960 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 EFC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 98,960 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 98,897 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 May 2026 98,810 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leaking badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 97,482 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 97,230 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 96,340 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 96,185 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 96,142 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 96,131 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 91,223 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 88,456 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 88,356 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 79,081 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 71,057 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 71,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 67,175 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 59,856 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 51,698 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 45,021 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 45,021 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 38,313 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 34,425 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,861 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 20,195 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 15,044 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 9,975 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 9,211 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 8,865 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 7,762 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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WM52 EFC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 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 WM52 EFC, 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 WM52 EFC registered?

WM52 EFC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is WM52 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM52 EFC shows 29 tests with a 86.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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