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BV02 FRX

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,262 mi
Last recorded131,262 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 131,262 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 131,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Feb 2020 131,041 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 124,519 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 119,168 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 119,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin due to brake binding (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 114,723 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 110,676 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

position of puncture repair to offside rear tyre dangerous

Fail 9 Jan 2016 110,676 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

position of puncture repair to offside rear tyre dangerous

Pass 19 Nov 2014 106,265 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 101,620 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 97,125 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 91,496 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,112 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 61,366 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 17 Mar 2009 52,086 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 52,069 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,344 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 17 Mar 2007 41,618 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 36,413 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 36,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 FRX 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 71.4%.

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 FRX, 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 FRX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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