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BJ52 BVK

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,880 mi
Last recorded167,880 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 BVK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 167,880 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2019 167,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2018 156,000 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 141,165 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 135,679 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 135,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 128,264 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 128,252 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 120,282 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 120,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 111,652 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 111,652 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 91,337 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 74,789 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 60,326 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 49,578 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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BJ52 BVK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BJ52 BVK, 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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BJ52 BVK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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