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BN02 WVB

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,866 mi
Last recorded121,866 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 121,866 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 119,365 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 115,740 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 112,378 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 112,259 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 103,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2019 103,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2018 98,345 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 93,452 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 93,439 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 89,232 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 84,262 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 79,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 73,540 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

steering rack damp

Pass 29 Mar 2012 68,432 miles

bonnet stay catch broken

rear n/side tyre has side wall damage

Fail 17 Mar 2012 68,357 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

bonnet stay catch broken

rear n/side tyre has side wall damage

Pass 23 Feb 2011 61,013 miles

both front wipers split

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inside edge + 2mm

Pass 11 Aug 2009 45,446 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,460 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,941 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 17,586 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 WVB is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WVB, 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 WVB is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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