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CN52 GTU

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,841 mi
Last recorded85,841 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 GTU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2025 85,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Outer sill dented

Nearside Rear Lower subframe support bracket corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 75,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch side wall (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower support arm bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front mount on subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower support arm bracket corroded

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front mount on subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear gearbox oil seal leaking (prop seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 75,734 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch side wall (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower support arm bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front mount on subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower support arm bracket corroded

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front mount on subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear gearbox oil seal leaking (prop seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 61,028 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 49,547 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened front to rear (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 49,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured due to water in light unit (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened front to rear (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 42,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 33,845 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 31,313 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 30,994 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 30,352 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 29,756 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sub frame mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sub frame mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,048 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brakes binding slightly

coolant leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 28,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 27,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 26,759 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 25,305 miles

Both rear tyres have extensive cracking

N/S/F/T has damage to sidewall & worn on outer edge

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 23,887 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,469 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 28 Jul 2008 20,505 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 2 Aug 2007 18,356 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 18,356 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 16,688 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 24 Aug 2005 14,993 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 GTU 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 79.2%.

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

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