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BV51 WUE

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,643 mi
Last recorded118,643 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 WUE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2020 118,643 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 114,101 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 108,901 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 108,917 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 102,988 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

rear boot floor area damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2014 92,319 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 92,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 90,788 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 90,788 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 82,538 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 74,130 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 69,904 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 69,904 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 65,001 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 30 Aug 2008 57,569 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 53,241 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 53,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2006 48,697 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 43,170 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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BV51 WUE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BV51 WUE, 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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BV51 WUE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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