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EJ52 BNY

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,034 mi
Last recorded146,034 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 BNY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 146,034 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 145,653 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 145,645 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 140,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 134,308 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 130,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight rust bubbling on both rear outer sills

Pass 5 Sep 2018 125,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 118,815 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 118,813 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 111,958 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 104,655 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 98,222 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 90,662 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 83,977 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 77,864 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 71,879 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 66,211 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear washer jets blocked

suspect screenwash fluid starting to turn to jelly

Pass 22 Oct 2009 66,211 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear washer jets blocked

suspect screenwash fluid starting to turn to jelly

Pass 3 Nov 2008 60,202 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 53,974 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 46,415 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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EJ52 BNY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EJ52 BNY, 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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EJ52 BNY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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