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BG51 YXN

2002 Lexus IS200 SE

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,999 mi
Last recorded112,999 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS200 SE79,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 YXN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 112,999 miles

Offside Rear split in inner sidewall of tyre but not deep enough to see ply/cords

exhaust has been modified/repaired

Fail 24 Aug 2015 112,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear split in inner sidewall of tyre but not deep enough to see ply/cords

exhaust has been modified/repaired

Pass 11 Jun 2014 110,697 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 106,648 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 100,628 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 94,840 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 91,302 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 85,253 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 85,253 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 83,755 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 9 Jan 2007 67,831 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 67,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 54,393 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 54,393 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE?

Based on 3,133 MOT tests across 576 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
6,605
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 224
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 82
position lamp(s) not working 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 58
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BG51 YXN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 SE in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS200 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 79,153 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG51 YXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG51 YXN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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