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WA52 BRV

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,716 mi
Last recorded163,716 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 BRV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 163,716 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 148,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive washer for bolt has hole in but subframe still secure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear scraping noise from internal handbrake shoes

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2024 148,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear scraping noise from internal handbrake shoes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive washer for bolt has hole in but subframe still secure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2023 126,740 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 126,738 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 107,502 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 107,489 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 103,779 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 88,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 88,438 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 87,558 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 86,244 miles

Nearside Rear sub frame support bracket corroded

Offside Rear sub frame support bracket corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 84,237 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 82,169 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,083 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 76,210 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 70,775 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 63,895 miles

n/s/f tyre slight cut on sidewall

rear brake pads worn

Pass 6 Aug 2010 59,012 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 53,755 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2008 46,029 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 38,129 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 38,129 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,560 miles

Nearside front tyre side wall damaged(Rim protector only not showing cord)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge..

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 BRV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WA52 BRV, 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 BRV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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