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BN02 OPJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,728 mi
Last recorded122,728 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 OPJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 122,728 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 114,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

oil contamination to offside front shock absorber

Fail 26 Mar 2019 114,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

oil contamination to offside front shock absorber

Pass 27 Mar 2018 108,848 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 100,621 miles

Nearside front position lamp dim

Nearside rear tyre has a screw

Offside front tyre worn low and heavily on both edges

Rear brake pads worn low

Fail 24 Mar 2017 100,621 miles

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

Nearside front position lamp dim

Nearside rear tyre has a screw

Offside front tyre worn low and heavily on both edges

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,141 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Rear tyre perishing/cracking in treads

Fail 24 Mar 2016 90,084 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Rear tyre perishing/cracking in treads

Pass 21 Mar 2015 74,472 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 73,585 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 71,994 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 70,559 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 68,635 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 65,405 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 65,403 miles

Front 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)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 57,672 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 57,672 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 50,318 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,436 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 36,609 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 OPJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN02 OPJ, 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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BN02 OPJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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