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BT02 XUU

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

57,958 mi
Last recorded57,958 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 XUU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 57,958 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 56,965 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 56,965 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 56,086 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 54,643 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 53,155 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 53,154 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 48,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 48,267 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 48,129 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 46,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Tax Disc Removed From Windscreen Prior To Test And Put Back After Test ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 45,441 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,064 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)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 44,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 42,487 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 40,588 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 38,999 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 37,604 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,640 miles

Front tyres scrubbed on inner edges.

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,652 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,975 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 27,119 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 23,497 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 19,795 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 XUU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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

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