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YJ52 KAC

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,592 mi
Last recorded141,592 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 KAC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 141,592 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 141,592 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 131,753 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 131,753 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 123,360 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 116,171 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 116,171 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 109,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 109,425 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2008 101,771 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 91,949 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 74,011 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 56,312 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YJ52 KAC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YJ52 KAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ52 KAC registered?

YJ52 KAC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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