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LN52 BHL

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

156,748 mi
Last recorded156,748 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 BHL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 156,748 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 143,528 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 143,329 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak clamp (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 126,330 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 113,819 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 113,819 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 112,087 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 110,856 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 110,856 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 106,837 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 104,562 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear discs rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2014 104,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear discs rusty

offside rear tyre on legal limits

Pass 27 Jun 2013 102,218 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 96,042 miles

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

rear servise brake increase and decrease only just met limits advise a full brake check

Pass 16 Jul 2011 88,132 miles

o/s/r brake discs pitted advise a full brake check

Fail 16 Jul 2011 88,132 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn out on edge advise a new one

o/s/r brake discs pitted advise a full brake check

Pass 16 Jul 2010 80,450 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)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 80,448 miles

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

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 9 Sep 2009 76,377 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 76,377 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2008 71,665 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 64,705 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 57,632 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 47,451 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 BHL is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BHL, 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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What year was LN52 BHL registered?

LN52 BHL is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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