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BT02 JVO

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,566 mi
Last recorded99,566 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 99,566 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small splits appearing in sidewal of nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2013 99,566 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all tyres cut on side walls

bad oil leak from engine

bad oil leak from gear box

offside front shock absorber leaking

oil leak from power steering pump

Pass 2 Oct 2012 85,873 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 85,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 93,886 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

off side rear tyre has a cut on side wall

Pass 3 Nov 2010 67,203 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 53,007 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 76,811 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 59,268 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 52,954 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 52,954 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 43,826 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 32,676 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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BT02 JVO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BT02 JVO, 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 JVO registered?

BT02 JVO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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