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BW52 SZO

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,086 mi
Last recorded80,086 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 SZO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 80,086 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 78,268 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 78,268 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 73,095 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 69,805 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 65,617 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 58,889 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 56,608 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 53,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 50,526 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 46,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 46,501 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 41,824 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 36,445 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 31,155 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 27,662 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 SZO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SZO, 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 SZO registered?

BW52 SZO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 December 2002.

Is BW52 SZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW52 SZO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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