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MK52 BAO

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

120,994 mi
Last recorded120,994 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 BAO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 120,994 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 115,178 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 112,207 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 108,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays and covers fitted Obscuring components

Fail 14 Sep 2018 108,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under trays and covers fitted Obscuring components

Pass 28 Sep 2017 103,822 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 97,233 miles

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 92,776 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 88,425 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 81,346 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 76,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 76,357 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,606 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 66,323 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 62,825 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 58,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2007 55,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside 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 2 Oct 2006 49,200 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 39,852 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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MK52 BAO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MK52 BAO, 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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MK52 BAO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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