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BW52 TZG

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

137,168 mi
Last recorded137,168 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 137,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 129,802 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 129,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2024 125,431 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 125,222 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various corrosion across suspension components

Pass 27 Sep 2023 119,132 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 119,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 109,610 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 102,191 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2019 94,745 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 92,033 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 91,804 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s & n/s (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Aug 2016 88,885 miles

Both front lower ball joints slightly seeping out grease

Pass 29 Aug 2015 82,548 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,683 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 72,117 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 63,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,488 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 49,720 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,854 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 38,106 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 32,037 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,966 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 TZG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 TZG, 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 TZG registered?

BW52 TZG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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The MOT history for BW52 TZG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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