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WP52 JOV

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,827 mi
Last recorded152,827 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 JOV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 152,827 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

non standard suspension fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2019 152,826 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

non standard suspension fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 145,007 miles

eml light on

non-standard suspension fitted

non-standard wheels fitted

suspension arm has slight play in nearside rear - upper

Fail 21 Feb 2018 144,833 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml light on

non-standard suspension fitted

non-standard wheels fitted

suspension arm has slight play in nearside rear - upper

Fail 17 Jan 2018 143,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

eml light on

non-standard suspension fitted

non-standard wheels fitted

suspension arm has slight play in ball joint . nearside rear upper

suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (front) - both rear bushes

Pass 28 Feb 2017 127,591 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 120,620 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 120,612 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 98,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2015 98,118 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 90,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2014 90,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2012 80,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 76,129 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2011 76,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2010 64,043 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 64,043 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,939 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,216 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 34,221 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 26,866 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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WP52 JOV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WP52 JOV, 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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WP52 JOV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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