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BD52 VAV

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,974 mi
Last recorded116,974 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 VAV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 116,974 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 116,945 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 106,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

em light on

ns sill damaged

osr tyre worn inner

Pass 28 Feb 2014 98,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 98,442 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2013 89,376 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 80,417 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 80,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 71,591 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 59,651 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 53,026 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,764 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 25,734 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 25,363 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 14,521 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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BD52 VAV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BD52 VAV, 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 BD52 VAV registered?

BD52 VAV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 December 2002.

Is BD52 VAV safe to buy?

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