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FP52 GCF

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,924 mi
Last recorded130,924 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 GCF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 130,924 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 130,901 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 128,480 miles

Advise front brake pads are wearing thin

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 128,480 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Advise front brake pads are wearing thin

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 122,932 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 122,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 116,591 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 112,715 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 112,715 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 107,275 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2014 107,275 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2013 102,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2013 102,262 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2012 97,512 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 97,504 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Mar 2012 97,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both rear sills corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 92,722 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 92,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both rear discs corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 72,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Oct 2008 72,860 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Oct 2007 62,900 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 52,932 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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FP52 GCF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FP52 GCF, 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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FP52 GCF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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