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BX52 BMY

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,789 mi
Last recorded91,789 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 91,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 87,739 miles

General under body corrosion.

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

Rear diff oil leak.

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 87,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General under body corrosion.

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Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear diff oil leak.

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 82,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

general under body corrosion

rear diff slightly leaking oil

steering rack bushes have slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2016 74,512 miles

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 13 Jan 2016 74,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 5 Feb 2015 68,343 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear diff slightly leaking oil

Fail 5 Feb 2015 68,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear diff slightly leaking oil

Fail 3 Sep 2013 52,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,735 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,382 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 33,445 miles

N/S/F tyre cracks in tread on outside edge

N/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

O/S/F tyre cracks in tread on outside edge

O/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,445 miles

N/S/F tyre cracks in tread on outside edge

N/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

O/S/F tyre cracks in tread on outside edge

O/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 29,873 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 26,395 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,431 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,821 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 17,305 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 17,300 miles

Nearside 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)

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 BMY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BMY, 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 BMY registered?

BX52 BMY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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