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BX52 BKV

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,350 mi
Last recorded145,350 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 BKV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 145,350 miles

steering rack bushes slight play

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 145,342 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

steering rack bushes slight play

Pass 5 May 2015 138,827 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 131,274 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 131,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 124,839 miles

2 cuts in the inner sidewall of the offside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 May 2013 124,791 miles

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

2 cuts in the inner sidewall of the offside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 118,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

wipers smearing

Pass 29 Apr 2011 112,211 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 112,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 102,871 miles

child seat n/s/r

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Apr 2009 93,263 miles

HAND BRAKE LEAVER HAS HIGH TRAVERL

N/S/R HAS BABY SEAT IN CAN NOT SEE FULL SEAT BELT

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 93,263 miles

HAND BRAKE LEAVER HAS HIGH TRAVERL

N/S/R HAS BABY SEAT IN CAN NOT SEE FULL SEAT BELT

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 81,113 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 14 Apr 2008 81,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 27 Apr 2007 70,110 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 50,393 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BKV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BKV, 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 BKV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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