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GU02 BVO

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,704 mi
Last recorded169,704 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 169,704 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 169,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 157,439 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 142,987 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 131,260 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 117,847 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 117,328 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 107,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 107,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 100,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damage evident offside door mirror

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

offside front brake pads low

Pass 27 Feb 2012 93,898 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

play evident in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

Pass 11 Mar 2011 84,830 miles

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

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

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2011 84,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2010 77,357 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

o/s/f tyre damaged

o/s/r tyre v/close to limit 1.6 mm

Pass 13 Mar 2010 77,357 miles

o/s/f tyre damaged

o/s/r tyre v/close to limit 1.6 mm

Pass 12 Mar 2009 66,171 miles

engine management light on

Pass 15 Mar 2008 56,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 56,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,842 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 15 Mar 2006 36,829 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 BVO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BVO, 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 BVO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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