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YJ52 RYH

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,068 mi
Last recorded131,068 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 RYH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 131,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

boot floor rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2018 125,072 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 125,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 119,054 miles

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

under body rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2016 112,027 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 105,824 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 105,824 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 102,914 miles

signs of slight corrosion on underside,inner sills and chassis

Pass 7 Dec 2013 98,303 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 98,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 92,537 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 86,441 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight surface corrosion all over underside of car.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 86,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight surface corrosion all over underside of car.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 79,411 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 69,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2008 60,815 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 60,815 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 50,631 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Dec 2006 39,597 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 39,526 miles

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

ADVISE JIG MARKS TO SILLS BODYWORK REPAIR TO N/S REAR QUATER PANEL † †

Pass 10 Feb 2006 23,363 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 RYH 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 71.4%.

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 RYH, 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 RYH is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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