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Lexus IS200

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,988 cc

LF52 FAUMOT history

LF52 FAU is a blue petrol Lexus IS200 first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 23 of 28 MOT tests, with 156,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LF52 FAU blue Lexus IS200 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lexus IS200, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
156,059 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
28
23 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 FAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
IS200
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 FAU was last recorded at 156,059 miles on 5 May 2026, 7,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,723 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,336 miles
Average per year
6,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,059 miles
  • 2025 – 148,723 miles
  • 2024 – 140,871 miles
  • 2023 – 132,860 miles
  • 2022 – 129,916 miles
  • 2021 – 125,680 miles
  • 2020 – 122,066 miles
  • 2019 – 118,011 miles
  • 2018 – 112,759 miles
  • 2017 – 109,088 miles
  • 2016 – 102,924 miles
  • 2015 – 97,430 miles
  • 2014 – 90,388 miles
  • 2013 – 85,064 miles
  • 2012 – 81,228 miles
  • 2011 – 69,728 miles
  • 2010 – 57,076 miles
  • 2009 – 55,083 miles
  • 2008 – 49,323 miles
  • 2007 – 43,904 miles
  • 2006 – 36,881 miles
  • 2005 – 28,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,059 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,059 miles (+7,336)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    156,059 miles
    Test number
    474191006079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass148,723 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    148,723 miles
    Test number
    540972916957
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail148,723 miles (+7,852)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,723 miles
    Test number
    906851833016
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass140,871 miles (+8,011)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    140,871 miles
    Test number
    966887658498
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass132,860 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    132,860 miles
    Test number
    113188865034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail132,860 miles (+2,944)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,860 miles
    Test number
    886048739117
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass129,916 miles (+4,236)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,916 miles
    Test number
    580074411327
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass125,680 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,680 miles
    Test number
    161910750806
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to sills

  9. Fail125,680 miles (+3,614)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,680 miles
    Test number
    738943333467
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to sills

  10. Pass122,066 miles (+79)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,066 miles
    Test number
    111970663426
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Fail121,987 miles (+3,976)2 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,987 miles
    Test number
    576417655909
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass118,011 miles (+5,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,011 miles
    Test number
    199873092611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass112,759 miles (+3,671)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    112,759 miles
    Test number
    569083070512
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass109,088 miles (+6,164)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,088 miles
    Test number
    902037160916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre sidewalls starting to split

  15. Pass102,924 miles (+5,494)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,924 miles
    Test number
    325015891532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,430 miles (+7,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,430 miles
    Test number
    315932503872
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass90,388 miles (+5,324)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,388 miles
    Test number
    417987284266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,064 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,064 miles
    Test number
    486004293297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,063 miles (+3,835)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,063 miles
    Test number
    315470093406
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass81,228 miles (+11,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    81,228 miles
    Test number
    728352192243
    • 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)

  21. Pass69,728 miles (+11,132)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,728 miles
    Test number
    649267881281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,596 miles (+1,520)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,596 miles
    Test number
    458428601174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,076 miles (+1,993)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,076 miles
    Test number
    143000470250
    • NoteFront brake disc worn
    • NoteInner sidewall deteriorated to offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front and rear tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

  24. Pass55,083 miles (+5,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    55,083 miles
    Test number
    560405379214
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass49,323 miles (+5,419)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,323 miles
    Test number
    362539688215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,904 miles (+7,023)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,904 miles
    Test number
    564562897222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,881 miles (+8,747)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,881 miles
    Test number
    204595156249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    28,134 miles
    Test number
    874062355235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 FAU

Does LF52 FAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 FAU is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 FAU?
The MOT on LF52 FAU is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 FAU done?
LF52 FAU was recorded at 156,059 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 6,194 miles a year.
Has LF52 FAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 FAU has failed 5 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 FAU 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 FAU find?
LF52 FAU passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting bracket; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting bracket, and 1 more.

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