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BV02 FSA

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

105,667 mi
Last recorded105,667 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 FSA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 105,667 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 105,485 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

lowering springs fitted

zenon lights fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2013 26,332 miles

lowering spring kit fitted

zenon lights fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2013 26,332 miles

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

lowering spring kit fitted

zenon lights fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2012 92,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 92,281 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 91,984 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 18 Jan 2011 78,778 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside headlamp aim slightly low

Fail 22 Dec 2009 20,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

lowering kit fitted zenon lights fittes .....private reg plates fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2009 67,942 miles

lowering kit fitted zenon lights fittes .....private reg plates fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2009 52,570 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 52,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 47,122 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 43,883 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 43,870 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 24,490 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 FSA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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