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BX52 RUR

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,578 mi
Last recorded94,578 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 94,578 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 94,528 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 93,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills, floors and arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 93,793 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, floor and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, floor and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 92,261 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both side chassis upper sub frame area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side inner sills & inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 90,632 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 90,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 88,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 80,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 85,926 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 85,894 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 84,106 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 80,437 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears - Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 80,435 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Centre Section (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears - Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 79,094 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 74,805 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 72,296 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 72,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 68,829 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,149 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,631 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 57,557 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,643 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,958 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,377 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 42,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,786 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has cuts in side wall but not exposing the cords

Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,441 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 23,317 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 RUR is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RUR, 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 RUR is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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