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YT52 BVE

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,215 mi
Last recorded107,215 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 BVE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 107,215 miles

Rear Suspension components corroded

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Heavy corrosion underside

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear sub-frame support brackets corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2022 107,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Heavy corrosion underside

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Rear sub-frame support brackets corroded

Pass 19 May 2021 106,229 miles

Both rear outer sills rusty

Pass 21 May 2020 103,177 miles

rear sub frame rusty

Fail 9 Mar 2020 103,174 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torx bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2019 97,481 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 93,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** on limit ** (215/45 17) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** on limit ** (215/45 17) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both **on limit ** (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 89,171 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 89,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald on inner edge (215/45 17) (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (215/45 17) (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 84,566 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel ** on limit ** (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 80,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2015 80,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 74,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f & both rear tyres have age cracks in the tread

Pass 6 Mar 2013 70,700 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 67,186 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 67,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 63,537 miles

osf tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Dec 2009 59,070 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 59,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 52,647 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 46,085 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 46,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 38,970 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 30,697 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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YT52 BVE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YT52 BVE, 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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YT52 BVE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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