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Lexus IS200

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,988 cc

LM52 FSOMOT history

LM52 FSO is a silver petrol Lexus IS200 first used on 23 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 129,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

LM52 FSO silver Lexus IS200 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lexus IS200, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2026
Mileage
129,250 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 FSO
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
23 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM52 FSO was last recorded at 129,250 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 1,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,751 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,499 miles
Average per year
4,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,250 miles
  • 2025 – 127,751 miles
  • 2024 – 119,991 miles
  • 2023 – 117,912 miles
  • 2022 – 115,546 miles
  • 2020 – 113,561 miles
  • 2019 – 111,970 miles
  • 2018 – 110,829 miles
  • 2017 – 109,538 miles
  • 2016 – 107,229 miles
  • 2014 – 107,168 miles
  • 2013 – 102,798 miles
  • 2012 – 99,717 miles
  • 2011 – 90,512 miles
  • 2010 – 80,438 miles
  • 2009 – 70,992 miles
  • 2008 – 63,623 miles
  • 2007 – 53,111 miles
  • 2006 – 42,278 miles
  • 2005 – 32,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,250 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,250 miles (+1,499)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,250 miles
    Test number
    702821212023
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,751 miles (+7,760)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    127,751 miles
    Test number
    914330312738
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass119,991 miles (+2,079)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    119,991 miles
    Test number
    486038951406
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass117,912 miles (+2,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    117,912 miles
    Test number
    935604164954
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass115,546 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    115,546 miles
    Test number
    797115608248
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspensions rod side nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail115,540 miles (+1,979)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,540 miles
    Test number
    151534541472
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Road wheel fixing missing both nearside and offside (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Road wheel fixing missing both nearside and offside (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass113,561 miles (+1,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,561 miles
    Test number
    817576283317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass111,970 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,970 miles
    Test number
    355104750644
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail111,970 miles (+1,141)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,970 miles
    Test number
    243894785707
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass110,829 miles (+1,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    110,829 miles
    Test number
    621652606615
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and n/s/r tyres has cuts on outside wall

  11. Pass109,538 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,538 miles
    Test number
    243585717941
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre has cuts on inside/outside wall
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre has cuts on outside wall

  12. Fail109,538 miles (+2,309)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,538 miles
    Test number
    676908895484
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre has cuts on inside/outside wall
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre has cuts on outside wall

  13. Pass107,229 miles (+61)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,229 miles
    Test number
    141784948321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre has cut on outside wall

  14. Pass107,168 miles (+4,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    107,168 miles
    Test number
    765905624361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass102,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    102,798 miles
    Test number
    348576603341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,798 miles (+3,081)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,798 miles
    Test number
    838756003381
    • Repaired at testHorn control insecure (1.6.1)

  17. Fail99,717 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,717 miles
    Test number
    328976632354
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass99,717 miles (+9,205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    99,717 miles
    Test number
    467016932323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass90,512 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    90,512 miles
    Test number
    125933731387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,326 miles (+9,888)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,326 miles
    Test number
    547098721351
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail80,438 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,438 miles
    Test number
    482604310318
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteInner part of the off side front tyre perished

  22. Pass80,438 miles (+9,446)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    80,438 miles
    Test number
    553534210325
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteInner part of the off side front tyre perished

  23. Pass70,992 miles (+7,369)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    70,992 miles
    Test number
    110209109384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,623 miles (+10,512)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    63,623 miles
    Test number
    851418458361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    53,111 miles
    Test number
    493485537404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,111 miles (+10,833)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,111 miles
    Test number
    663735837396
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass42,278 miles (+9,839)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    42,278 miles
    Test number
    652639326390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    32,439 miles
    Test number
    941714345301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 FSO

Does LM52 FSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 FSO expired on 25 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 FSO?
The MOT on LM52 FSO expired on 25 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 FSO done?
LM52 FSO was recorded at 129,250 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 4,691 miles a year.
Has LM52 FSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 FSO has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 FSO 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 LM52 FSO find?
LM52 FSO failed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front road wheel fixing missing; offside rear lower vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; offside rear lower vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting, and 5 more.

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