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2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,366 mi
Last recorded137,366 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 KYC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 137,366 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 137,262 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 130,219 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 127,913 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 123,461 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 118,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 112,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

various slight corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2015 112,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dull (1.1.A.3d)

various slight corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2014 102,840 miles

Both wipers poor

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 98,582 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 94,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 94,000 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 87,552 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

suspect fluid feak from n/s/f brake caliper

Fail 16 Nov 2011 87,552 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suspect fluid feak from n/s/f brake caliper

Pass 23 Nov 2010 82,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 22 Nov 2010 82,047 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 18 Nov 2009 78,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2008 73,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 64,832 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 64,832 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 61,541 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 61,533 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 61,525 miles

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

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

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

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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YK52 KYC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YK52 KYC, 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 YK52 KYC registered?

YK52 KYC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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