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YX52 YJF

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,250 mi
Last recorded148,250 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 YJF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 148,250 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 128,180 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 117,763 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 117,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 113,115 miles

Nearside wiper blade slightly split

Offside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 30 May 2014 105,798 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 105,795 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 97,420 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 92,936 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 88,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

surface rust on all rear chassis secsoin

surface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 7 Jan 2010 84,792 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 80,041 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 80,041 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 71,654 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 71,629 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 50,336 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 26,500 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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YX52 YJF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YX52 YJF, 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 YX52 YJF registered?

YX52 YJF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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The MOT history for YX52 YJF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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