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AU52 KCG

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,230 mi
Last recorded123,230 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 KCG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 123,230 miles

Both sides rear fuel tank outer support straps corroded

Coolant leak

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 122,114 miles

Both sides rear support brackets corroded (non structural )

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 120,546 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 118,380 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 115,726 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2021 113,818 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 113,818 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2020 111,379 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 111,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 108,424 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 108,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 103,905 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 98,981 miles

slight split on nearside front bottom ball joint rubber

Pass 31 May 2016 94,117 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 88,382 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 83,966 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 83,966 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 78,692 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 78,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 63,733 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 63,714 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2011 58,104 miles

nsf tyre wearing on edge

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,237 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 44,897 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,455 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,708 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 22,860 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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AU52 KCG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU52 KCG, 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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AU52 KCG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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