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WU52 BYK

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,202 mi
Last recorded108,202 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 108,202 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 100,245 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 100,240 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 100,240 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 100,240 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 100,240 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 100,240 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 95,808 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 90,904 miles

general surface rust under body

n/s/r light unit lens missing but all lights are correct colour

Fail 17 Aug 2016 90,904 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general surface rust under body

n/s/r light unit lens missing but all lights are correct colour

Pass 21 Aug 2015 86,047 miles

Slight cracking in n/s/r tyre side wall.

Fail 21 Aug 2015 86,047 miles

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

Slight cracking in n/s/r tyre side wall.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 80,745 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 70,505 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 70,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 64,532 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

n/s/r light outer clear lens broken

Pass 30 Aug 2011 64,532 miles

n/s/r light outer clear lens broken

Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,975 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 52,894 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,014 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 40,309 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 33,921 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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WU52 BYK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BYK, 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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WU52 BYK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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