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LN52 BHJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,669 mi
Last recorded77,669 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 BHJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 77,669 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 77,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted Offside (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 31,105 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Long travel on parking brake lever

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

Nearside front bumper repaired with tape

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

Offside front chassis rail damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2014 29,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Long travel on parking brake lever

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

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

Offside front chassis rail damaged

Pass 12 May 2014 27,667 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 23,325 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre worn inner edge nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

chip in screen

Pass 17 May 2012 18,912 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 18,485 miles

Advise tracking

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 17,522 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 15,771 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 13,476 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 12,122 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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LN52 BHJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LN52 BHJ, 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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LN52 BHJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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