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BV02 HRZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,101 mi
Last recorded148,101 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 148,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 11 Jul 2024 148,101 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 20 Feb 2021 146,723 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 140,905 miles

offside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Fail 22 Nov 2019 140,904 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

offside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 19 Oct 2018 134,450 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 134,430 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 125,602 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 116,979 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 109,567 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 101,717 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 95,073 miles

corrosion on exhaust

heavy corrosion ob all of rear suspension and sub-frame

n/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm

Pass 25 Oct 2012 88,261 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 88,261 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 75,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 75,194 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 67,887 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,520 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 53,029 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 43,794 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 32,944 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 HRZ 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 76.2%.

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

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