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BJ02 YMV

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

158,061 mi
Last recorded158,061 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 YMV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 158,061 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 150,438 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear under body and suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 138,821 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 136,594 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 126,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flange/gasket (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 116,001 miles

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

Offside Rear TYRE worn inside edge

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 112,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 107,508 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 103,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2012 94,524 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,724 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 73,549 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing un even

Fail 2 Jun 2010 73,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 4 Jun 2009 64,732 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 55,955 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 47,183 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 38,911 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 YMV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YMV, 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 YMV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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