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GU02 BVX

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,868 mi
Last recorded54,868 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 54,868 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 54,848 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 53,625 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 52,165 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 50,627 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 49,411 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension upper and lower arm getting quite rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 49,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension upper and lower arm getting quite rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 47,571 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 47,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 46,030 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 44,288 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 42,404 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 40,588 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

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

Offside Rear tyre perished in side wall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 37,540 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 37,540 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 36,654 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 35,832 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 34,798 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 34,798 miles

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

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 8 Aug 2011 34,197 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,158 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 31,777 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 31,777 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 30,163 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,127 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 25,980 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 BVX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BVX, 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 BVX registered?

GU02 BVX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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