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AM52 LYY

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,712 mi
Last recorded121,712 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 LYY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2019 121,712 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced subframe support mount (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear chassis corroded above rear subframe

Nearside Rear sill as small hole

Nearside Rear subframe support mount badly correded

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear chassis above rear subframe badly corroded

Rear exhaust pipe cracking just before back box

both rear brake anti rattle shims loose

smoking slightly from exhaust suspect burning oil

Pass 18 Sep 2018 111,778 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 101,966 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 101,957 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 94,006 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc in poor condition on inner surface

Pass 8 Sep 2015 93,023 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 89,542 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 89,542 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 85,739 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 80,818 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 80,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 77,253 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Sep 2010 72,689 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Sep 2009 69,523 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 66,676 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 62,481 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Sep 2006 53,732 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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AM52 LYY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AM52 LYY, 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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AM52 LYY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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