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BU52 MUO

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,770 mi
Last recorded88,770 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 88,770 miles

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inc arms and o/s sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 88,645 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear caliper seized

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inc arms and o/s sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 84,362 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper partly seized

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inc all arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 84,353 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake caliper partly seized

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inc all arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 83,392 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc mounts (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 82,278 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 4 Jul 2015 80,110 miles

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 80,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 77,588 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,870 miles

both rear wheel bearings are slightly noisy

Fail 8 Jul 2013 74,869 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear pads not visible

Pass 7 Oct 2011 73,221 miles

o/s rear tyre close to limit

Pass 2 Oct 2010 69,568 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 66,069 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 61,929 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 57,732 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 57,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 52,361 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 43,809 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 43,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 MUO 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 70%.

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 MUO, 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 MUO registered?

BU52 MUO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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