2002 Lexus IS200 2.0L Petrol · MU02 BHA
2002 Lexus IS200 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 120,644 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS IS200
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,644 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MU02 BHA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2025
- 120,644 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MU02 BHA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Lexus Is200 (MU02 BHA) between April 2006 and January 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
MU02 BHA Mileage History
- 06/04/200614,301 mi
- 10/04/200725,352 mi+11,051 mi
- 01/05/200834,086 mi+8,734 mi
- 07/05/200943,406 mi+9,320 mi
- 08/05/200943,406 mi
- 18/05/201051,932 mi+8,526 mi
- 16/07/201157,089 mi+5,157 mi
- 17/07/201261,156 mi+4,067 mi
- 18/09/201366,000 mi+4,844 mi
- 17/09/201470,618 mi+4,618 mi
- 11/11/201573,693 mi+3,075 mi
- 17/03/201775,852 mi+2,159 mi
- 09/04/201881,522 mi+5,670 mi
- 25/03/201986,838 mi+5,316 mi
- 21/01/202093,207 mi+6,369 mi
- 12/01/202197,552 mi+4,345 mi
- 12/01/202197,552 mi
- 10/01/2022103,536 mi+5,984 mi
- 17/01/2023108,299 mi+4,763 mi
- 17/01/2023108,299 mi
- 03/01/2024114,252 mi+5,953 mi
- 21/01/2025120,643 mi+6,391 mi
- 23/01/2025120,644 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,656 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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