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BU52 MRO

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

125,616 mi
Last recorded125,616 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 MRO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 125,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Under engine cover fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

Under floor covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

engine oil level low

power steering noisy

Fail 24 Sep 2022 125,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Under engine cover fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

Under floor covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

engine oil level low

power steering noisy

Pass 17 Sep 2021 119,446 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 108,491 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 108,941 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 100,911 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 92,904 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 92,904 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 84,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,572 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 74,894 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 71,302 miles

all tyres slightly wearing on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2012 67,243 miles

rear brake pads low + rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2011 62,396 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 56,691 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,976 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 48,976 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,718 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 34,951 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 27,241 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 MRO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green 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 MRO, 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 MRO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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