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YX52 YJY

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,223 mi
Last recorded118,223 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 YJY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 118,223 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 118,218 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 109,551 miles

Both rear outer sills heavily corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 100,550 miles

Both rear outer sills heavily corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 95,541 miles

Both rear outer sills heavily corroded

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 95,541 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both rear outer sills heavily corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 91,769 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 87,286 miles

All suspension components rusty/corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit.

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Underside covers fitted.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 83,649 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 83,649 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 81,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer wall

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 24 Nov 2014 81,524 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2014 81,502 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,355 miles

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

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2012 75,051 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 70,444 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 65,230 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 65,230 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 59,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 48,828 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 47,159 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 39,363 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 29,970 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 YJY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YX52 YJY, 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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YX52 YJY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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