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BT52 CUG

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

99,929 mi
Last recorded99,929 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 CUG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 99,929 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 99,904 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 98,149 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlight washer system leaking

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 98,149 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlight washer system leaking

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 93,806 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 93,802 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 93,801 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 91,803 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner cv gaiter oozing grease

Offside Rear sill holed due to corrosion not affecting structural rigidity

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 23 Nov 2020 91,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner cv gaiter oozing grease

Offside Rear sill holed due to corrosion not affecting structural rigidity

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Nov 2019 88,728 miles

Bodywork damage to rear bumper & doors.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear outer door sill corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2019 88,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Bodywork damage to rear bumper & doors.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear outer door sill corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 84,956 miles

both ofside tyres have slight bulge

front and rear brake pads low

n /s number plate light out

Pass 7 Dec 2017 80,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cut in sidewall

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 80,560 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cut in sidewall

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 76,946 miles

Offside Rear Inner cv boot seeping grease

Fail 22 Nov 2016 76,946 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Inner cv boot seeping grease

Pass 27 Nov 2015 73,340 miles

o/s rear door sill corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2015 73,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear door sill corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 69,613 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 67,281 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 67,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 65,556 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 65,556 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 61,053 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 61,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 56,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,520 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 52,115 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 48,198 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 36,429 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 23,207 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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BT52 CUG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT52 CUG, 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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BT52 CUG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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