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BK51 LYG

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,133 mi
Last recorded95,133 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 LYG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 95,133 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 95,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational tyre fitted wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 94,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 92,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 92,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 88,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,567 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Fail 18 Oct 2017 87,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 10 Oct 2016 85,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 83,277 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 83,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush as chalked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 78,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

play in a ball joint or steering link on the nearside front

Pass 17 Oct 2014 78,479 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

play in a ball joint or steering link on the nearside front

Pass 24 Oct 2013 74,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2012 72,227 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 72,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 69,041 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 65,833 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,265 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 52,695 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 46,336 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 41,595 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 41,582 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

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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BK51 LYG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BK51 LYG, 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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BK51 LYG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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