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BN02 OPA

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

149,096 mi
Last recorded149,096 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 OPA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 149,096 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 147,470 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 145,349 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 143,270 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 140,290 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 137,695 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 135,261 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 132,364 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 129,041 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 126,563 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 123,244 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 120,371 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 117,202 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 112,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 1 Aug 2011 104,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2010 92,528 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 92,528 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 88,150 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 84,131 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 78,337 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 72,928 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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BN02 OPA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BN02 OPA, 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 BN02 OPA registered?

BN02 OPA is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is BN02 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 OPA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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