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BU52 MRV

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,991 mi
Last recorded133,991 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 MRV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 133,991 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 133,991 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 132,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 131,103 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 128,889 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 126,083 miles

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate reflector fading

Fail 1 Jun 2019 126,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate reflector fading

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 124,710 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 124,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 122,052 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive just outside prescribed area (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 122,045 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26 - 30% inbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked all around tyre on inner edge where its bulging and tyre flat and low on tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Central lambda sensor wiring rubbing through on undertray

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive just outside prescribed area (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 114,612 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 114,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 107,336 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 107,336 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 99,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 94,377 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 89,445 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 81,202 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2009 65,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 56,580 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 48,141 miles

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

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 MRV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BU52 MRV, 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 MRV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 September 2002.

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