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BJ02 HYO

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,261 mi
Last recorded140,261 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 HYO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 140,261 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

both o/s tyres slightly cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2014 134,606 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 129,277 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 18 Feb 2012 121,961 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 109,967 miles

osf brake slightly tight

Fail 17 Feb 2011 109,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

osf brake slightly tight

Pass 9 Jun 2009 92,858 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 83,227 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 83,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 16 May 2007 68,036 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 61,970 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 61,970 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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BJ02 HYO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ02 HYO, 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 BJ02 HYO registered?

BJ02 HYO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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