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BT02 JVN

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,892 mi
Last recorded161,892 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 JVN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 161,892 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 154,875 miles

e/m/l light illuminated

Pass 23 Dec 2013 141,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

damage to drivers door ,ns/r door and bumper

Pass 18 Dec 2012 127,873 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 127,873 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2011 114,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has slight cut in tread

Fail 5 Dec 2011 114,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has slight cut in tread

Pass 21 Dec 2010 100,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

limited underside inspection covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2009 86,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Nov 2009 86,442 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 79,073 miles

n/s/f tyre is wearing on inner & outer edges also o/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge & n/s/r tyre has ageing cracks

Pass 26 Nov 2007 72,530 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

near side rear tyre side wall damaged

note numbers plates fail new regs ( no BSAU145d marking + name and post code of suplier ) teat suspended at presant

Pass 7 Dec 2006 59,311 miles

both front tyres worn badly on edges advise replace

Pass 11 Nov 2005 50,224 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 50,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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BT02 JVN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BT02 JVN, 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 BT02 JVN registered?

BT02 JVN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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