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BV02 FRC

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,593 mi
Last recorded172,593 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 FRC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 172,593 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 172,591 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 159,017 miles

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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 140,449 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 127,261 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Fail 15 Feb 2017 127,261 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 5 Feb 2016 117,182 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 109,758 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 109,758 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 97,248 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 80,921 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 80,921 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 70,504 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 70,504 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 62,404 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 95,217 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 95,217 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 47,937 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,696 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 42,236 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 42,236 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 39,495 miles

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

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 FRC 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 68.2%.

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 FRC, 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 FRC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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