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YJ52 RYF

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

88,512 mi
Last recorded88,512 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 RYF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 88,512 miles

under body corrosion

various bushes splitting

Fail 16 Mar 2026 88,474 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

under body corrosion

various bushes splitting

Pass 26 Mar 2025 85,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

under trays fitted

various bushes cracking and spliting

Fail 26 Mar 2025 85,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

under trays fitted

various bushes cracking and spliting

Pass 10 Apr 2024 83,136 miles

number plates poor

offside front shocker damp

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

under side corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2024 82,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2023 80,310 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 77,049 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 77,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 73,999 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 73,263 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2019 69,542 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 69,542 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 63,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 63,645 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe at end to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 57,627 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 57,627 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,987 miles

NSR OSR tyres wearing on inner edges

OSR brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2016 51,987 miles

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

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

NSR OSR tyres wearing on inner edges

OSR brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2015 47,703 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 47,703 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,028 miles

nearside rear tyre out of shape

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2014 45,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre out of shape

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 41,217 miles

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)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 35,303 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,303 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,357 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 28,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

O/S/R brake disc badly corroded on the inner face

Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,956 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 21,591 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 18,822 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 15,546 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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YJ52 RYF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 RYF, 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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YJ52 RYF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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