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WA52 BRZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

197,252 mi
Last recorded197,252 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 BRZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 197,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Heatshield insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2023 184,827 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 177,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 177,552 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 175,292 miles

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

Offside Fuel tank guard strap corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2021 175,292 miles

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

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

Offside Fuel tank guard strap corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 172,943 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fuel tank support corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake shoes grabbing

Fail 18 Jun 2020 172,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fuel tank support corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake shoes grabbing

Pass 26 Jun 2019 168,838 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 168,838 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 161,596 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 158,574 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear, outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear, outer (2.4.G.2)

rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 150,827 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear, outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear, outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 142,085 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 142,085 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 133,385 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jun 2013 124,126 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 114,726 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 106,145 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 106,144 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2010 95,619 miles

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

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

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)

front discs worn

Pass 25 Jun 2009 86,800 miles

pas belt cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2008 79,950 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 71,847 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 64,508 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 58,062 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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WA52 BRZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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