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BV02 FRN

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

136,369 mi
Last recorded136,369 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 FRN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2024 136,369 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 128,983 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 118,425 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 116,385 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 114,985 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 112,212 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 109,398 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 106,491 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 103,587 miles

Offside Front 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 8 Dec 2015 103,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Dec 2014 100,162 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 97,013 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 94,182 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 90,644 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 86,924 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 83,041 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 75,841 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 73,499 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 61,271 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 49,104 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 34,856 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 FRN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BV02 FRN, 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 FRN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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