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GU02 BVM

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,074 mi
Last recorded124,074 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 124,074 miles

All underbody, chassis, sills and suspension corroded

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 121,005 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody, suspension, chassis and sills corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2020 118,566 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General Under Body Corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 116,133 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 116,133 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 109,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 103,981 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 103,981 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 98,498 miles

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Fail 11 Jun 2015 98,496 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear shocker oily,rear brakes just met balance limits,underbody-components-osr brake pipe corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2014 94,769 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,906 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 79,731 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 79,731 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 72,101 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 62,886 miles

unable to fully check brakepipes due to obscured and shiethed

Fail 19 Apr 2010 62,886 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)

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)

unable to fully check brakepipes due to obscured and shiethed

Pass 25 Mar 2009 55,886 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 46,570 miles

nearside and offside rear brake judder

Pass 29 Mar 2007 39,334 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 39,334 miles

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

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2006 34,881 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 BVM is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BVM, 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 BVM is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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