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GD02 VRE

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

115,874 mi
Last recorded115,874 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 VRE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 115,874 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 113,931 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 109,704 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 104,984 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 100,893 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 96,700 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 91,103 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 85,882 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 80,896 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 75,368 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 70,724 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 66,388 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 62,478 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 62,478 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 May 2012 59,365 miles

cut in nearside inner sidewall

Pass 11 May 2011 54,795 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 54,795 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 50,442 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 46,603 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 46,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 40,254 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 14 May 2007 35,210 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,457 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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GD02 VRE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GD02 VRE, 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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What year was GD02 VRE registered?

GD02 VRE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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