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GU02 BVL

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,193 mi
Last recorded189,193 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 BVL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 189,193 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

aftermarket HID bulbs fitted

general light surface corrosion under car

non standard LED front side lights fitted

under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 30 Sep 2015 189,193 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

aftermarket HID bulbs fitted

general light surface corrosion under car

non standard LED front side lights fitted

under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 4 Oct 2014 184,135 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 179,159 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 172,657 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

both wiper blades split

Fail 24 Jun 2011 164,595 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 164,595 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 148,658 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 148,658 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 133,693 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 119,856 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 105,381 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 87,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 87,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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GU02 BVL is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU02 BVL, 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 BVL is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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