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GU02 BVJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,627 mi
Last recorded139,627 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 BVJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 139,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 126,658 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 113,750 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 101,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,500 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 72,590 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 63,199 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 60,414 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 60,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 56,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 215 / 45 / 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 215 / 45 / 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 56,669 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 215 / 45 / 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 215 / 45 / 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 47,476 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 41,823 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 40,016 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 37,031 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 30,639 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,101 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 25,605 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 24,015 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 21,237 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 18,894 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 18,545 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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GU02 BVJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BVJ, 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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GU02 BVJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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