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BX52 BKA

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,692 mi
Last recorded134,692 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 134,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 130,683 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 125,923 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 122,215 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 113,084 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 112,963 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

coolent leaking from water pump area

Pass 29 May 2012 104,379 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 93,722 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 86,033 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 80,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 66,279 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 44,898 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 40,795 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 40,160 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 BKA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BX52 BKA, 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 BKA registered?

BX52 BKA is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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