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MU02 BKF

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

106,022 mi
Last recorded106,022 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 106,022 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 103,995 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 103,995 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 100,486 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 98,756 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 98,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 97,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 95,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 92,450 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 90,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 87,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 85,511 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 82,803 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 80,768 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 77,668 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 74,412 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 71,140 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 64,816 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 58,982 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 58,982 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 53,508 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 47,426 miles

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

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

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

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 BKF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BKF, 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 BKF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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