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GU02 BVH

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

121,516 mi
Last recorded121,516 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 BVH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 121,516 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 118,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 104,983 miles

exhaust noisy

sunstrip fitted

underside corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2022 101,799 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

general body rust

Pass 16 Dec 2021 82,777 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test remove air freshner hanging on mirror ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust rings forming on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust rings forming on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 82,777 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test remove air freshner hanging on mirror ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust rings forming on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded almost white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust rings forming on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded almost white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 73,505 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 65,414 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 63,751 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 57,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 54,043 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 51,093 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 51,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,330 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 43,917 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2013 40,405 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 40,402 miles

Offside Rear 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)

n/s/f tyre has a nail in

Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,112 miles

rear brake pads not visible

Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,618 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 33,618 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 30,184 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,855 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 23,761 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,180 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 17,243 miles

Nearside 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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GU02 BVH is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GU02 BVH, 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 GU02 BVH registered?

GU02 BVH is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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