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BF02 JMF

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,411 mi
Last recorded72,411 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 JMF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 72,411 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroding at rear

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Outer sill corroding at rear

Pass 11 Jul 2024 68,041 miles

Nearside Outer Sill corroding at rear

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroding

Nearside Rear Sub frame brace corroding

Offside Outer Sill corroding at rear

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroding

Offside Rear Sub frame brace corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2023 65,373 miles

Central Rear Underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2023 65,373 miles

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

Central Rear Underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 63,822 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded metal pipe to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 62,849 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 61,627 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 60,066 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 60,044 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 58,204 miles

all suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 56,164 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracked and perished

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,602 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 51,047 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front brake binding slightly, not considered excessive

Pass 7 May 2014 48,940 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 48,940 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 47,769 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges (possible tracking fault)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 45,557 miles

both front tyres inner edges have low tread (possible tracking fault)

Pass 13 May 2011 43,929 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Fail 10 May 2011 43,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 14 May 2010 41,555 miles

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 8 Jul 2009 40,346 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 40,341 miles

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

front no plate cracked

nsf and osf wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2008 38,952 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s door mirror glass broken

Pass 3 Jul 2007 35,697 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyre edges wearing

Pass 7 Jul 2006 29,004 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BF02 JMF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 BF02 JMF, 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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BF02 JMF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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