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2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,511 mi
Last recorded73,511 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 BGB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 73,511 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 64,876 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 63,641 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 61,940 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 60,512 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 60,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 60,244 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 57,588 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 57,588 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,438 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,859 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,142 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 46,433 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 46,417 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,562 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,081 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 44,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,209 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 43,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,718 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,317 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,240 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 41,489 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,211 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 36,425 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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V1 BGB is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V1 BGB, 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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V1 BGB is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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