MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive just outside prescribed area (5.2.6)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
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)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs rusty
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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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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