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BV02 FNW

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,073 mi
Last recorded151,073 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 FNW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 151,073 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 147,691 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 147,690 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Free play at park brake lever

Pass 10 Jun 2019 143,992 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (central area) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 137,927 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 132,597 miles

Nearside Rear Outer disc corroded badly, possible pad or caliper problem

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 132,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer disc corroded badly, possible pad or caliper problem

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 125,263 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 120,496 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 115,244 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 109,212 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 102,994 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)

Fail 5 May 2011 48,152 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 48,152 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 86,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 86,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 79,260 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 79,260 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 71,840 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 64,167 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 58,034 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 57,083 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FNW is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FNW, 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 FNW is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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