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MD02 BVR

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

177,099 mi
Last recorded177,099 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 BVR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 177,099 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 161,541 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 147,920 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

front brake discs worn

offside track rod end and ball joint detoriated

Pass 27 Oct 2014 132,840 miles

all suspension and steering componets corroded

exhaust system corroded

front discs wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 27 Oct 2014 132,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all suspension and steering componets corroded

exhaust system corroded

front discs wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Oct 2013 127,415 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 127,054 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 125,124 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 121,881 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Oct 2009 115,050 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 107,835 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 107,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 101,034 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,377 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 83,483 miles

Rear discs marked

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 BVR is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BVR, 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 MD02 BVR registered?

MD02 BVR is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is MD02 BVR safe to buy?

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