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MA52 KWC

2002 Lexus IS200 S

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,976 mi
Last recorded171,976 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS200 S93,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 KWC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 S
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 171,976 miles

rear discs heavily corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 171,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 168,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 168,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 162,494 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 162,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 156,505 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 156,467 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 147,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

O/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 147,323 miles

O/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Pass 30 Sep 2010 137,892 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 126,858 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 117,549 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 106,514 miles

front to rear under body cover fitted

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2006 92,890 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)

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 S?

Based on 984 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
7,391
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
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MA52 KWC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 S in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS200 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 93,782 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA52 KWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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MA52 KWC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 S, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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