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BX52 RUJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,973 mi
Last recorded114,973 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 RUJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 114,973 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 114,973 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 114,973 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 114,957 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 111,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2020 111,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2019 107,256 miles

Offside Front ball joint boot deteiriated

Fail 7 Aug 2019 107,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front ball joint boot deteiriated

Pass 14 Aug 2018 104,225 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 97,629 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 97,629 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 91,480 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 83,505 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 75,849 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,479 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 57,052 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 47,964 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge & inner sidewall split slightly no cords visable at time of test.

osf tyre wearing on inner edge & outer sidewall split slightly no cords visable at time of test.

osr tyre inner sidewall splitting no cords visable at time of test.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 41,710 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 37,926 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,449 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,678 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 28,669 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 RUJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX52 RUJ registered?

BX52 RUJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BX52 RUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX52 RUJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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