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MD02 BVL

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

132,089 mi
Last recorded132,089 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 BVL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 132,089 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 125,018 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 123,457 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 119,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 115,319 miles

Nearside Rear brake backing plate deteriorated

Offside Rear brake backing plate deteriorated

undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components

Pass 26 Mar 2018 110,170 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 105,304 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 99,536 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 93,728 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 87,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2014 87,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2013 80,886 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 76,548 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 70,165 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SCUFFING ON INNER EDGES AND LOW TREAD (2MM)

O/S/F TYRE SCUFFING ON INNER EDGE 215/45/R17 YR

Pass 3 Nov 2009 62,496 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 54,750 miles

O/S/F TYRE SCUFFING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 12 Nov 2007 48,154 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 42,537 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 36,132 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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MD02 BVL is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 MD02 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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MD02 BVL is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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