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WA52 BPX

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,920 mi
Last recorded174,920 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 BPX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 174,920 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 174,909 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear discs (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's airbag missing aftermarket wheel (7.1.5 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2024 173,789 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2023 170,164 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 165,177 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 161,665 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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 159,635 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 156,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 137,597 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Nov 2016 126,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 126,133 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 118,175 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 117,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 106,468 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 101,061 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Nov 2012 98,512 miles

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

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

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

rear brake imbalance of 32%

Pass 6 Nov 2012 98,512 miles

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

rear brake imbalance of 32%

Pass 10 Nov 2011 95,488 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 90,959 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 90,356 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 88,833 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 87,609 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 86,238 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 84,389 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 84,389 miles

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

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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WA52 BPX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WA52 BPX, 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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WA52 BPX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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