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LX52 CYA

2002 Lexus IS200 SE

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

192,633 mi
Last recorded192,633 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS200 SE79,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 CYA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 192,633 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 182,329 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside - front bushes area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE - Most rear - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe bush cup/washer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Differential - front bushes have slight play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 182,328 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured Lower bush cup/washer - most rear (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside - front bushes area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE - Most rear - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe bush cup/washer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated side to side movement - ratchet holds (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Differential - front bushes have slight play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 174,542 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

hand brake travel high requires adjustment

Fail 19 Apr 2023 174,542 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

hand brake travel high requires adjustment

Fail 14 Mar 2023 174,530 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travel high needs adjustment

Pass 15 Mar 2022 167,550 miles

Both headlamps poor beam pattern

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

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

Slight corrosion on near side sill at rear

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By rear suspension and rear sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 167,550 miles

Both headlamps poor beam pattern

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion on near side sill at rear

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By rear suspension and rear sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 157,966 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 150,229 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 142,995 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 135,802 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 135,801 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 127,743 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 127,715 miles

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

engine light on.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 121,034 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 121,033 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 113,944 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 113,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 109,293 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 109,293 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

o/s/f shock absorber has misting of oil

Pass 15 Aug 2012 101,418 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 94,259 miles

os front shocker leaking/rear os tyre close to limit

Fail 24 Jul 2010 84,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 84,970 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 67,245 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 66,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2008 48,356 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 48,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 24,233 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 24,233 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 30 Jan 2006 13,355 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE?

Based on 3,133 MOT tests across 576 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
6,605
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 224
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 82
position lamp(s) not working 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 58
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LX52 CYA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 SE in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS200 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 79,153 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX52 CYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LX52 CYA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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