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CN52 GSZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,869 mi
Last recorded73,869 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 GSZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 73,869 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 114,416 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2017 97,723 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 83,565 miles

Front windscreen has light scratches,not excessive

Nearside Front foglight not working

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

Rear subframe mounting washes slightly corroded

coolant leaks ?

oil leaks

Fail 1 Mar 2016 83,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front windscreen has light scratches,not excessive

Nearside Front foglight not working

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

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

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

Rear subframe mounting washes slightly corroded

coolant leaks ?

oil leaks

Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,257 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 80,257 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 77,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

scratch on screeen

Fail 25 Feb 2014 77,207 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

scratch on screeen

Pass 28 Feb 2013 70,309 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 70,309 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,544 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 54,570 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 54,570 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,556 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,635 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,408 miles

child seats fitted n/s & o/s rear

Pass 18 Aug 2006 29,773 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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CN52 GSZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CN52 GSZ, 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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CN52 GSZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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