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WR52 VUW

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,165 mi
Last recorded137,165 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 VUW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 137,165 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 117,855 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 106,645 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 104,871 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 100,259 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 32,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 87,657 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 83,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 77,877 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 74,462 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 67,717 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 67,712 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 55,751 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 55,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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WR52 VUW is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WR52 VUW, 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 WR52 VUW registered?

WR52 VUW is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is WR52 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR52 VUW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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