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MU02 BHA

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

120,644 mi
Last recorded120,644 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU02 BHA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 120,644 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 120,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 114,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 108,299 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 108,299 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 103,536 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 97,552 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 97,552 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 93,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 86,838 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 81,522 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 75,852 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 73,693 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,618 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 66,000 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 61,156 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 57,089 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2010 51,932 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 43,406 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 43,406 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 34,086 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 25,352 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 14,301 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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MU02 BHA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MU02 BHA, 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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MU02 BHA is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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