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WU52 BXO

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,285 mi
Last recorded183,285 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 BXO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 183,285 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded in and around prescribed areas

Pass 20 Dec 2019 172,410 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded and damaged

underside of vehicle corroded in and around prescribed areas

Pass 19 Dec 2018 162,027 miles

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

Rear handbrake

Pass 15 Dec 2017 156,538 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 146,240 miles

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

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

Rear anti roll bar links slightly corroded

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

brake pedal spongey

Pass 12 Nov 2015 141,315 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2014 135,809 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 Sep 2014 135,809 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 22 Jul 2013 128,281 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Jul 2013 128,280 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Aug 2012 122,199 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 122,196 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2011 122,182 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 114,648 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 103,591 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 92,335 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 84,449 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 81,777 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 62,693 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 62,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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WU52 BXO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WU52 BXO, 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 WU52 BXO registered?

WU52 BXO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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