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BV02 FSC

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,502 mi
Last recorded175,502 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 FSC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 175,502 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 168,067 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2018 168,067 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 155,946 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 144,096 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 133,816 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 133,816 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 124,054 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 124,054 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 112,661 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)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 112,661 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 23 Jan 2012 104,384 miles

Movement in offside front lower arm bush

Offside rear tyre has a few small splits not to cords

Rear discs in poor condition

Rear pads worn low

Slight bind on nearside front wheel when rotated by hand

Wipers starting to smear slightly

front number plate cracked

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Jan 2011 97,654 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 90,430 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 90,340 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 79,648 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 79,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 69,260 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 57,271 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 45,251 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 FSC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FSC, 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 FSC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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