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BJ02 HYP

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,215 mi
Last recorded120,215 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 120,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 7 May 2022 118,168 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

lower/under body and suspension parts covered in underseal/slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2021 116,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 112,855 miles

under body slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2019 111,802 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both rear cil areas corroded but not excessively.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 106,673 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 95,332 miles

Both Outersills corroded

Offside Front Tyre near legal tread depth

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 24 Jan 2017 95,072 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Both Outersills corroded

Offside Front Tyre near legal tread depth

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 1 Feb 2016 87,808 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 80,033 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE;OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER WALL CUT.

Fail 2 Oct 2014 80,027 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE;OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER WALL CUT.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,430 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 71,723 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 71,723 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 68,618 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 65,208 miles

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

Offside Front 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 19 Feb 2010 64,014 miles

offside front wing slightly damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2010 64,014 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front wing slightly damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2009 49,174 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 42,882 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 34,111 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2006 23,714 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 HYP is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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