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BU52 MPY

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,982 mi
Last recorded59,982 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 59,982 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 59,944 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Caliper Broken (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 54,097 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 49,589 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 49,530 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 46,676 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 44,573 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 44,573 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 42,751 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 40,291 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 38,070 miles

rear brake discs corodded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,979 miles

rear subframe mounting brackets corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,026 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 31,998 miles

Nearside rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

slight oil leak from sump gasket

Pass 12 Jun 2013 29,941 miles

slight oil leak from sump gasket area

Pass 12 Jun 2012 27,764 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 22,061 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 20,389 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,981 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,332 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 11,797 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 9,092 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 9,092 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MPY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MPY, 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 MPY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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