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BU52 MUB

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,087 mi
Last recorded124,087 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 MUB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 124,087 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 113,958 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 100,810 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 93,269 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 93,269 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 84,522 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 78,072 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 68,887 miles

small surface cracks n/s/rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2014 65,827 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,719 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 62,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 61,129 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,093 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 27 Feb 2010 54,105 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,595 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 36,400 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 20,295 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracking advise replace

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 MUB is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MUB, 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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What year was BU52 MUB registered?

BU52 MUB is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is BU52 MUB safe to buy?

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