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GD02 VFH

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,824 mi
Last recorded151,824 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 VFH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2021 151,824 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 140,578 miles

slight play n/s track rod, rack gaitor slight leak

Pass 3 Sep 2019 133,564 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 126,981 miles

rear tyres close to limit, n/s/f shocker slight leak, rack gaitor slight split

Fail 15 Nov 2017 126,944 miles

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

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

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

*O/s/r tyre on legal limit.*

Auxillary drive belts perish cracked.

Bind o/s/f brake.

Both rear inner sidelights inop.

Front number insecure.

Front wipers smear.

Long handbrake travel.

N/s steering rack gaiter split.

N/s/f track rod end nut split pin oversized and taped up.

N/s/r tyre near legal limit.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

O/s dip beam pattern weak.

O/s handbrake not as effective as n/s.

O/s washer jet inop.

O/s/f fog light inop.

Unable to fully inspect rear brake pads.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 106,185 miles

both front tyres wearing edges and close to limit, n/s/r getting close .......

Pass 9 Nov 2015 94,623 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 90,407 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 90,407 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 86,788 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 82,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 75,727 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 75,727 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 71,583 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 71,583 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 66,134 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 55,833 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 47,089 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,182 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 37,182 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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GD02 VFH is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GD02 VFH, 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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GD02 VFH is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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