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DK02 BTZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,205 mi
Last recorded135,205 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 BTZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 135,205 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 127,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 120,283 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 112,916 miles

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

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

scraping noise from o/s/r wheel unable to identify using mot procedure

Pass 2 May 2012 105,697 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 99,346 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 90,081 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 90,081 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 79,881 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 72,204 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 59,786 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)

Pass 12 May 2006 42,980 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 42,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

nail in tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2005 36,170 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 36,170 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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 BTZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK02 BTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK02 BTZ registered?

DK02 BTZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is DK02 BTZ safe to buy?

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