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BX52 BNB

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

177,474 mi
Last recorded177,474 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 177,474 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 177,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 173,451 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 169,284 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 164,188 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 164,187 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 158,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 158,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 152,755 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 151,545 miles

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

tyres cracking in tread

Fail 10 Mar 2018 151,545 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

tyres cracking in tread

Pass 14 Mar 2017 150,340 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 150,340 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 147,157 miles

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

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2015 146,384 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 93,566 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 129,870 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 120,897 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 113,446 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 113,446 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 94,636 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 94,636 miles

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

offside front wheel tight to turn

Pass 22 Jan 2009 61,406 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 60,439 miles

the offside front wheel rim is buckled to excess

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

Pass 20 Jun 2007 58,101 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2006 56,000 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 BNB is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BNB, 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 BNB is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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