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MU02 BKE

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,990 mi
Last recorded139,990 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU02 BKE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2012 139,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 139,990 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 127,114 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 107,438 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 91,122 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 82,036 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 81,490 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 65,362 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 48,679 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 BKE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BKE, 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 MU02 BKE registered?

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

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The MOT history for MU02 BKE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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