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BT02 XVG

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,767 mi
Last recorded87,767 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 XVG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 87,767 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 87,767 miles

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 85,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 85,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear's on inner surface's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 84,667 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 84,667 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective 'O' ring split & broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 83,527 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 80,192 miles

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

corrosion both sills, offside worst

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

Pass 25 Oct 2016 75,991 miles

corrosion offside sill

Pass 28 Oct 2015 72,773 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)

play offside rear suspension lower rose joint

Pass 30 Oct 2014 69,918 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn and wearing uneven inside edge

Pass 15 Oct 2013 65,351 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 60,800 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

imbalance front brakes

Pass 10 Oct 2011 57,015 miles

slight judder both sides rear service brake

Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,767 miles

both front and offside rear tyres worn badly to various degrees inside edges

Fail 2 Nov 2010 53,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front and offside rear tyres worn badly to various degrees inside edges

Fail 25 Aug 2009 49,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 49,993 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 45,909 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 40,836 miles

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 11 Aug 2006 33,990 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 27,146 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 XVG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 XVG, 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 XVG registered?

BT02 XVG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 June 2002.

Is BT02 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT02 XVG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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