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MK52 BZU

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,900 mi
Last recorded133,900 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 BZU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 133,900 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 133,900 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 132,649 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 132,249 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 128,448 miles

Nearside Front moderate brake bind

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front inside edge worn

Pass 26 Nov 2014 128,158 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 128,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 123,729 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 116,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 108,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 98,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 98,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 86,434 miles

Advise tread wear on o/s/f tyre.

Fail 28 Nov 2009 86,434 miles

Advise tread wear on o/s/f tyre.

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 67,099 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 77,312 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 49,726 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 30,691 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 BZU 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 72.2%.

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 MK52 BZU, 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 BZU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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