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BV02 FNU

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,216 mi
Last recorded105,216 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 FNU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 105,216 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 97,396 miles

EML.on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyres have damage to kerbing band.

Fail 23 Jul 2016 97,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint lower (2.5.B.2a)

EML.on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyres have damage to kerbing band.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 84,938 miles

All four hub caps missing.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight lift in both lower outer steering swivel ball joints.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 84,829 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All four hub caps missing.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight lift in both lower outer steering swivel ball joints.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 76,582 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 66,879 miles

Perish Lines In Tread Of All Four Tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 66,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Perish Lines In All 4 Tyres

Pass 20 Jul 2011 66,857 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S rear tyre has a cut in the side wall

Tyres perishing x4

Fail 14 Jul 2011 66,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake discs rusted all around

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S rear tyre has a cut in the side wall

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyres perishing x4

Pass 22 Sep 2009 60,611 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall has a cut in it

Slight underbody corrossion

Fail 21 Sep 2009 60,607 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre sidewall has a cut in it

Slight underbody corrossion

Pass 28 Oct 2008 58,384 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 54,035 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 42,435 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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BV02 FNU 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 BV02 FNU, 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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BV02 FNU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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