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BV02 FRK

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,089 mi
Last recorded58,089 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 58,089 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,639 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 33,638 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,685 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and close to tread wear indicators

Nearside driving lamp not working

Nearside wiper torn

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 22,401 miles

Both front wipers torn

Nearside front fog lamp inopperative

Rear tyres cracking in tread area

Water ingress in boot

Pass 3 Apr 2008 20,801 miles

all tyres wearing uneven

n/s front driving lamp not working

Fail 3 Apr 2008 20,801 miles

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

all tyres wearing uneven

n/s front driving lamp not working

Pass 20 Apr 2007 18,653 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all testable items

near side driving lamp not working

off side front tyre wearing uneven

Fail 20 Apr 2007 18,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all testable items

near side driving lamp not working

off side front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 20 Apr 2006 15,528 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. †o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

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 FRK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FRK, 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 BV02 FRK registered?

BV02 FRK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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