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BJ52 BVC

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,067 mi
Last recorded80,067 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 BVC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 80,067 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 79,857 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 79,720 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 79,617 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 79,617 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2022 79,521 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 79,470 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 73,778 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 64,193 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 58,877 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 57,081 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 54,675 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 48,755 miles

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

offside rear tyre has small cuts on the outer wall

Pass 3 Mar 2012 44,184 miles

O/F tyre has small cracks on the outer wall

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 37,523 miles

Offside front and nearside front tyres have a small cut on the outside wall

Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,913 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 27,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 14,076 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 11,311 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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BJ52 BVC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 82,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ52 BVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BJ52 BVC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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