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BX52 RTV

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,260 mi
Last recorded151,260 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 151,260 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 138,693 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 131,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear 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 18 Nov 2013 124,050 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres worn on insides

nearside front tyre age cracking

Fail 12 Nov 2013 124,011 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres worn on insides

nearside front tyre age cracking

Pass 22 Nov 2012 119,248 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 113,939 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 108,690 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 101,709 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 96,953 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 90,307 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 90,307 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 88,742 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 87,650 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 RTV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RTV, 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 RTV registered?

BX52 RTV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is BX52 RTV safe to buy?

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