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BW52 OOY

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,499 mi
Last recorded90,499 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 OOY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 90,499 miles

Front Suspension component's surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shocker gaiter split

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shocker gaiter split

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

Rear Suspension components surface corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2026 90,499 miles

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

Front Suspension component's surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shocker gaiter split

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shocker gaiter split

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

Rear Suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2025 89,725 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 89,725 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 88,702 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 87,350 miles

Undertray covering some testable items. Unable to give full inspection.

Pass 11 Jan 2022 85,917 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 85,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 83,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Jun 2018 81,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 79,903 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 79,903 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 78,243 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 76,747 miles

both wipers only just clear the screen

Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,258 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 73,415 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 73,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 71,502 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 71,502 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 68,238 miles

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

o/s rear brake disc rusty on inner surface

Fail 8 Jun 2011 68,238 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear brake disc rusty on inner surface

Pass 8 Jun 2010 63,036 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 58,585 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 55,018 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 44,560 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 41,819 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 41,544 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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BW52 OOY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BW52 OOY, 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 BW52 OOY registered?

BW52 OOY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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