Lexus IS200
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,988 cc
LF52 FAOMOT history
LF52 FAO is a silver petrol Lexus IS200 first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 74,838 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 74,838 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,320 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 FAO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Lexus
- Model
- IS200
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,988 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 20 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 FAO was last recorded at 74,838 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 6,496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,342 miles · 3 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,496 miles
- Average per year
- 3,320 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,838 miles
- 2025 – 68,342 miles
- 2024 – 59,872 miles
- 2023 – 47,453 miles
- 2022 – 46,556 miles
- 2021 – 45,803 miles
- 2020 – 44,328 miles
- 2019 – 42,766 miles
- 2018 – 41,486 miles
- 2017 – 40,067 miles
- 2016 – 39,351 miles
- 2015 – 38,306 miles
- 2014 – 36,725 miles
- 2013 – 34,396 miles
- 2012 – 31,716 miles
- 2011 – 28,305 miles
- 2010 – 24,667 miles
- 2009 – 20,656 miles
- 2008 – 16,455 miles
- 2007 – 12,155 miles
- 2006 – 8,237 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,838 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Two nails (Repairable)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,838 miles (+6,496)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 74,838 miles
- Test number
- 737459385072
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,342 miles (+8,470)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 68,342 miles
- Test number
- 927748377671
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,872 miles (+12,419)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 59,872 miles
- Test number
- 683534719497
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass47,453 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 47,453 miles
- Test number
- 676754703537
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,453 miles (+897)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,453 miles
- Test number
- 829395138905
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass46,556 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 46,556 miles
- Test number
- 621644140673
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail46,556 miles (+753)4 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,556 miles
- Test number
- 827308540902
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass45,803 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 45,803 miles
- Test number
- 529479160366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,803 miles (+1,475)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,803 miles
- Test number
- 825154440036
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass44,328 miles (+1,562)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 44,328 miles
- Test number
- 625128185392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,766 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 42,766 miles
- Test number
- 383805611575
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Two nails (Repairable)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
Fail42,766 miles (+1,280)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,766 miles
- Test number
- 210382817538
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested Cloudy headlamps (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Two nails (Repairable)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass41,486 miles (+1,419)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 41,486 miles
- Test number
- 874894232638
- AdvisoryFront Pads low
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate cracked
- AdvisoryFront Strut boots have ripped
Pass40,067 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 40,067 miles
- Test number
- 787571342776
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge slight worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Fail40,067 miles (+716)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,067 miles
- Test number
- 751235522550
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump? (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge slight worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Pass39,351 miles (+1,045)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 39,351 miles
- Test number
- 618741076763
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Pass38,306 miles (+1,581)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 38,306 miles
- Test number
- 336628595096
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront wipers edges split
Pass36,725 miles (+2,329)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 36,725 miles
- Test number
- 119904994466
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAdvice o/s/r tyre slight damage inner wall
Pass34,396 miles (+2,680)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 34,396 miles
- Test number
- 557707383069
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass31,716 miles (+3,411)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 31,716 miles
- Test number
- 918576192086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,305 miles (+3,638)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 28,305 miles
- Test number
- 385075171092
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass24,667 miles (+4,011)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 24,667 miles
- Test number
- 882699540078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,656 miles (+4,201)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 20,656 miles
- Test number
- 584746479011
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass16,455 miles (+4,300)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 16,455 miles
- Test number
- 992191338005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,155 miles (+3,918)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 12,155 miles
- Test number
- 781894707094
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass8,237 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 8,237 miles
- Test number
- 134506706048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 FAO
- Does LF52 FAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 FAO is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 FAO?
- The MOT on LF52 FAO is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF52 FAO done?
- LF52 FAO was recorded at 74,838 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 3,320 miles a year.
- Has LF52 FAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 FAO has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LF52 FAO ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LF52 FAO find?
- LF52 FAO passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges.
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