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BT02 XVC

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,040 mi
Last recorded155,040 miles
Recorded on3 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2021 155,040 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 155,003 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 142,811 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 129,099 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 115,991 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 115,991 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 113,934 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 105,401 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 97,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Oct 2011 89,798 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 81,945 miles

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 Front 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 24 Oct 2009 75,384 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 67,069 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 59,023 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 52,218 miles

O/S/R tyre nearing wear blocks

Pass 26 Oct 2005 43,147 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 XVC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

BT02 XVC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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