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BX52 BKO

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

138,683 mi
Last recorded138,683 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 BKO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 138,683 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 138,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill has hole in and very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of OSR wheel near brake pipe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 134,420 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 127,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 127,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 118,365 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front inner 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 118,365 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front inner 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 108,513 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2022 108,513 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2021 103,169 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Coolant leak coolant staining on upper radiator

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre nail in inner treaded area 215/45r17

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slight damage 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 97,434 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 88,524 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 88,523 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 77,235 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 76,645 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2017 74,435 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 72,182 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 72,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 69,495 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 66,844 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,210 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 20 Feb 2013 63,172 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2012 58,950 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,781 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 54,781 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 48,151 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 48,151 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 40,878 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 34,707 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 27,697 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 21,106 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 BKO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 BKO, 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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BX52 BKO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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