CarVerify

Free Car Check

LN52 BFY

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,510 mi
Last recorded105,510 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 BFY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 105,510 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 105,510 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 91,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 85,861 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak radiator ()

Fail 24 Jan 2022 85,861 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 82,303 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 79,806 miles

both front fog lights not working

Fail 13 Jan 2020 79,806 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front fog lights not working

Pass 31 Jan 2019 75,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 72,842 miles

Nearside 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 13 Jan 2017 68,052 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured should replace. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear parking brake low on efficiency compare nearside.

Fail 12 Jan 2017 68,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured should replace. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear parking brake low on efficiency compare nearside.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 64,274 miles

Nearside Front inner shoulder badly worn should replace.

Nearside Rear tyre inner shoulder badly worn should replace.

bothside front rear arm bush worn and play,should replace.

bothside rear brake pad,s inner face worn worn very thin.should replace.

Fail 1 Feb 2016 64,274 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front inner shoulder badly worn should replace.

Nearside Rear tyre inner shoulder badly worn should replace.

bothside front rear arm bush worn and play,should replace.

bothside rear brake pad,s inner face worn worn very thin.should replace.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 60,257 miles

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder worn .should replace.

bothside front lower arm rear bush worn and play.should replace.

bothside rear brake pad/s can not check due to caliper/s disign.

nearside front lower arm ball joint dust cover seeping grease.

nearside front tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.

offside front tyre inner shoulder worn ,should replace.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 55,430 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 55,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 49,984 miles

bothside front inner pads worn thin.

bothside rear tyres inner shoulder wearing thin.

offside front tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.

Fail 12 Nov 2012 49,984 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

bothside front inner pads worn thin.

bothside rear tyres inner shoulder wearing thin.

offside front tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 43,477 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 43,477 miles

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

nearside front tyre partially worn on inner tread edge

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,251 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 35,584 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,055 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 32,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,899 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 28,899 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,502 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LN52 BFY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LN52 BFY, 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

How do I check the history of LN52 BFY?

You can check the full history of LN52 BFY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LN52 BFY registered?

LN52 BFY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 September 2002.

Is LN52 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN52 BFY shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LN52 BFY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LN52 BFY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.