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HN52 BHU

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,584 mi
Last recorded125,584 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 BHU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 125,584 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 125,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 114,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN INNER EDGE.

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 102,926 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 102,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 92,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 80,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 70,788 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 65,127 miles

front and rear brake disc,s rusty.

Pass 7 May 2010 64,956 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 6 May 2010 64,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 52,430 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 52,417 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 45,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 45,966 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 34,891 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 34,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 28,821 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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HN52 BHU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN52 BHU, 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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HN52 BHU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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