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BJ02 HYY

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,691 mi
Last recorded138,691 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 HYY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 138,691 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 138,691 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 136,870 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspensions Are Corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2020 136,863 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 136,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 133,451 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 133,412 miles

Emissions not tested aborted (7.3.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face completely corroded (3.5.1i)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nsr outer pad worn more than inner pad

Pass 20 Jul 2016 126,832 miles

exhaust blow at centre

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2016 126,736 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

engine check light on

exhaust blow at centre

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 122,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 110,990 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing on their inner edges

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 110,990 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing on their inner edges

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 101,432 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 90,432 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 90,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 82,730 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 82,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 79,769 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,439 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 63,847 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 56,100 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 56,100 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 47,264 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 HYY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HYY, 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 HYY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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