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BV02 HSX

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

152,281 mi
Last recorded152,281 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 152,281 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 144,895 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 139,791 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 128,288 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 128,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2019 121,049 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 119,071 miles

under body has corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2017 115,758 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 115,758 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 109,894 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 104,452 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 94,815 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 89,749 miles

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

rear brake pads not visable

Pass 25 May 2012 82,544 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 67,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2010 67,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2009 62,087 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 58,117 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 58,117 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 52,912 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 45,067 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 HSX 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 81%.

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 HSX, 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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What year was BV02 HSX registered?

BV02 HSX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is BV02 HSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 HSX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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