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BK52 CTF

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,675 mi
Last recorded146,675 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 CTF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2019 146,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush worn at hub end of arm excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four tyres are stretched on rims although not considered at time of test to be insecure and probably unlikely to become demounted .

Coolant leak coolant around expansion tank area ()

Engine management warning light on

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure fixing broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both sides fog lamps not working

Front both sides position lights not working , however daytime running lights which are constantly working can be considered to fulfil the requirement although recommend repairing both of the standard position lamps .

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear jacking points corroded and have previously been misshapen by jacking . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on mirror ()

Nearside Rear fuel filler vent pipe corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush worn at hub end of arm , borderline . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged from contact with wheel arch although no cords at time of test and body not fouling at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides corroded on rear floors , inner wheel-arches and chassis leg areas . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 133,646 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 126,952 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 118,201 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 106,691 miles

Metal brake pipes at rear rusting

Pass 22 Nov 2013 100,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 93,970 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 92,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Dec 2011 92,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2010 89,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brale disc inner braking faces deminishing

Pass 3 Dec 2009 85,451 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 81,554 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 81,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 76,737 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 70,722 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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BK52 CTF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK52 CTF, 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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BK52 CTF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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