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BU52 MPO

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,386 mi
Last recorded193,386 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 MPO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 193,386 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 193,383 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 192,762 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 183,161 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 183,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2017 175,256 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 167,589 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2015 159,424 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 159,424 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 157,419 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 136,465 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 123,467 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 123,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2011 116,553 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 109,951 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 106,472 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 95,931 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all steering and suspension bushes all starting to deteriorate

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Oct 2007 86,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some movement of steering rack bushes

Pass 19 Oct 2006 78,580 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 69,042 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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BU52 MPO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BU52 MPO, 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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BU52 MPO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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