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BK02 WZV

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,541 mi
Last recorded176,541 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 176,541 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 171,474 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 165,968 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 160,076 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 154,944 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 148,864 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 145,217 miles

nearside front rear lower arm bush has movement

Fail 10 Jul 2020 145,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

nearside front rear lower arm bush has movement

nearside headlight beam image is weak

Pass 26 Jun 2019 140,399 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 130,522 miles

Engine cover's fitted / under tray's fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (lower arm ) bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

O/S/R N/S/R Tyre's wearing on inner edge's

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (lower arm ) bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber rubber boot deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2018 130,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced faded (4.1.4 (b))

Engine cover's fitted / under tray's fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (lower arm ) bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

O/S/R N/S/R Tyre's wearing on inner edge's

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (lower arm ) bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber rubber boot deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2017 119,647 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens has a crack

Pass 6 Jun 2016 111,036 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 98,201 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,471 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 74,576 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 61,326 miles

both front tyres inner edges wearing

n/s/f driving lamp not working

Pass 3 Jun 2011 50,804 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 36,496 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 19,016 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 19,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 14,280 miles

Front to rear undertray fitted (limited view)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight cut to n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 24 Jun 2008 14,280 miles

Front to rear undertray fitted (limited view)

Slight cut to n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 4 Jul 2007 13,597 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 12,621 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 12,346 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 WZV 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 84.6%.

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 WZV, 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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What year was BK02 WZV registered?

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

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