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YN52 XGK

2002 Lexus IS200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,541 mi
Last recorded152,541 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 XGK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 152,541 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 152,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle corroded

fuel tank has some cosmetic damage

Pass 17 Feb 2023 148,022 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides slightly persished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel tank has cosmetic damage

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear differential leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2022 137,658 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underbody and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 117,624 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 117,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 115,333 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

steering wheel appears loose on shaft

Pass 24 Jan 2019 110,849 miles

Rear Diff leaking

Fail 24 Jan 2019 110,848 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Diff leaking

Pass 31 Jan 2018 105,567 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 100,218 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre cut on the inner side wall but ply or cords not showing

windscreen damaged but not in the drivers view of the road

Pass 19 Feb 2016 91,164 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 89,984 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 82,659 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,584 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISABLE

CRACKS ON INNER WALL TO TREAD AREA N/S/FRONT TYRE

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 67,910 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 67,909 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 60,181 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 60,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON INNER FACE

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

REAR BRAKE INBALANCE 43 PERCENT

SUSPECT INNER PISTON SEIZED ON O/S/REAR BRAKE CALIPER

Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,625 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 43,853 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 43,852 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 35,424 miles

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

n/s/rear tryre wall damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2007 28,093 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,093 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 20,505 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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YN52 XGK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YN52 XGK, 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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YN52 XGK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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