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BX52 RTU

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,851 mi
Last recorded159,851 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 159,851 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 150,011 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 150,011 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 140,679 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 128,096 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 128,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 116,612 miles

cut offside rear tyre side wall and deep cuts inner tyre side wall

Pass 13 Oct 2007 107,450 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 101,282 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 RTU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RTU, 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 RTU registered?

BX52 RTU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is BX52 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX52 RTU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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