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BL51 EVF

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,419 mi
Last recorded172,419 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 EVF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 172,419 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 154,966 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 139,633 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 139,633 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2014 131,533 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 125,485 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 119,260 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 119,228 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 108,530 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 97,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 88,103 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 71,148 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 71,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 60,259 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 47,784 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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BL51 EVF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL51 EVF, 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 BL51 EVF registered?

BL51 EVF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is BL51 EVF safe to buy?

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