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BK02 WZU

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

170,032 mi
Last recorded170,032 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 WZU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 170,032 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 169,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 164,050 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 164,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 156,855 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 152,531 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 149,391 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 149,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 147,236 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 147,236 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 143,371 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 143,371 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 136,623 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 131,882 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 125,821 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 119,630 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 114,634 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 109,990 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 104,324 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 98,925 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 91,937 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 84,559 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 76,573 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 65,544 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 63,372 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 59,273 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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BK02 WZU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 BK02 WZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK02 WZU registered?

BK02 WZU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is BK02 WZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK02 WZU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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