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RE52 BHJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,451 mi
Last recorded157,451 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 BHJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 157,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 148,212 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 137,566 miles

Rear pads low and dics heavily corroded

Slight lift in OSF lowerball joint

Pass 4 Sep 2012 123,174 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 107,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 107,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 92,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak from both rear drive shaft oil seals

Pass 15 Sep 2009 79,088 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 65,165 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 65,024 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front brake discs worn well below manufacturers minimum thickness

Pass 5 Sep 2007 51,538 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 39,801 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 27,840 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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RE52 BHJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RE52 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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What year was RE52 BHJ registered?

RE52 BHJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for RE52 BHJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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