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EA02 BCY

2002 Lexus IS200 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,979 mi
Last recorded97,979 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS200 SE Auto62,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 BCY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE Auto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 97,979 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 97,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 86,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 82,239 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 77,003 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 73,113 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 66,961 miles

slight wear in both front suspension bushes

Pass 21 Sep 2011 603,694 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 60,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 55,318 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 48,876 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 42,844 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 37,687 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,520 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,910
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
position lamp(s) not working 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 35
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EA02 BCY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 SE Auto in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS200 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 62,721 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA02 BCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA02 BCY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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