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BX52 BJZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,520 mi
Last recorded112,520 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 BJZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 112,520 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 112,078 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 107,344 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 107,370 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 106,809 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 106,689 miles
Fail 11 May 2025 106,413 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 100,211 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 98,194 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 96,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 96,092 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 96,092 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Eml flashing

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 90,862 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,068 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 85,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,333 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 79,333 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 73,665 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,025 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 69,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,344 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 60,565 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,713 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 48,475 miles

corrosion on osr inner disc

Pass 15 Oct 2009 41,672 miles

Near side rear cv boot leaking.

Offside rear outer cv boot leaking.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 35,204 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,463 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 23,407 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,407 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 19,474 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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BX52 BJZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX52 BJZ, 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 BX52 BJZ registered?

BX52 BJZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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