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WU52 BXP

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,888 mi
Last recorded110,888 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 BXP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 110,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inner & outer edges

Offside Rear tyre has splits to inner sidewall not reaching cords

Oil leak ()

both inner body sills corroded

Fail 11 May 2017 110,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inner & outer edges

Offside Rear tyre has splits to inner sidewall not reaching cords

Oil leak ()

both inner body sills corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 104,339 miles

front wheel bearings noisy when wheels rotiated

Fail 28 Apr 2016 104,339 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven very slow to react (3.7.B.2)

Fail 1 May 2015 98,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 98,134 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 97,525 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake discs are corroded

underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2014 97,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake discs are corroded

underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2013 90,340 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f slight brake bind

n/s/r tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

o/s/r shocker signs of oil leaking

signs of coolant leak around radiator area

Pass 7 Sep 2013 90,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f slight brake bind

n/s/r tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

o/s/r shocker signs of oil leaking

signs of coolant leak around radiator area

Pass 1 Oct 2012 82,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 82,772 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 68,451 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 68,451 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 22 Jan 2009 59,046 miles

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

small chip in screen

Fail 15 Jan 2009 59,046 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

small chip in screen

Pass 15 Jan 2008 50,365 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 41,784 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge & o/s rear tyre worn 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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WU52 BXP is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BXP, 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 BXP registered?

WU52 BXP is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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