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DK02 BSU

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

117,550 mi
Last recorded117,550 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 BSU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 117,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR.X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing AII FOUR (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 116,405 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 115,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 115,455 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 113,658 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 112,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 111,237 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR X2, (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 111,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR X2, (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 109,693 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 109,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 106,507 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 104,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

Fail 8 Jul 2014 104,864 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jun 2013 103,165 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 103,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 102,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 102,104 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 100,130 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 100,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 93,861 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 83,364 miles

Handrake nearly at end of reserve travel.

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 83,364 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Handrake nearly at end of reserve travel.

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 55,810 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 55,810 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 48,099 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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DK02 BSU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DK02 BSU, 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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DK02 BSU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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