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MM52 BNX

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,291 mi
Last recorded92,291 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 BNX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 92,291 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Rear brake calipers deteriorated

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 12 Nov 2018 92,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint nut not done up (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Rear brake calipers deteriorated

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Oct 2017 85,519 miles

Front drop links corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Front nearside and offside shock absorber dust covers split.

Front wind screen cracked, chipped

Nearside Rear registration bulb dim

Offside Rear inner sill behind mudguard corroded to a small hole

Rear anti roll bar corroded

bonnet stay broken

Fail 5 Oct 2017 85,201 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 74,170 miles

sideskirts rusty,corroded, not structual.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 73,892 miles

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

sideskirts rusty,corroded, not structual.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 70,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 66,945 miles

rear pads low...

Fail 13 Sep 2013 66,945 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear pads low...

Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,972 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp wash not working

Pass 16 Sep 2011 54,604 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 54,601 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,993 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,560 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 34,937 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,688 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 24,795 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 18,762 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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MM52 BNX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MM52 BNX, 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 MM52 BNX registered?

MM52 BNX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is MM52 BNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM52 BNX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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