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BC02 YMP

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,003 mi
Last recorded133,003 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YMP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2018 133,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear general corrosion, suspension and body

Pass 1 Dec 2016 129,302 miles

EML Light on

Pass 27 Nov 2015 123,826 miles

Offside front and rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Rear subframe has areas of corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2014 121,041 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 117,387 miles

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

slight binding in nearside front brake

Fail 14 Nov 2013 117,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

slight binding in nearside front brake

Pass 15 Nov 2012 113,790 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges(new tyres recommended)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 107,622 miles

damage to offside chassis rail

evidence of movement at nearside rear suspension transverse tie bar inner mounting

Fail 16 Nov 2011 107,622 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

damage to offside chassis rail

evidence of movement at nearside rear suspension transverse tie bar inner mounting

pitting in both rear brake discs inner faces, recommend new discs.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 101,075 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 99,437 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2010 99,437 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 89,165 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 77,890 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 77,886 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside and offside front tyres have both worn 'VERY' close to the legal limit on the inside edge

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

Pass 8 May 2007 62,858 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 47,597 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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BC02 YMP is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BC02 YMP, 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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BC02 YMP is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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