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GF51 YRW

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,422 mi
Last recorded125,422 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 YRW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 125,422 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 119,797 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 116,106 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 116,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 110,943 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 104,884 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 95,374 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 95,273 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 80,190 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 70,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2012 70,014 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2011 59,646 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 59,646 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,674 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges advise tracking check

Pass 15 May 2009 37,545 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 15 May 2009 37,545 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2008 30,862 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)

Fail 2 May 2008 30,603 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 11 May 2007 24,301 miles
Pass 12 May 2006
Fail 12 May 2006

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 17,457 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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GF51 YRW is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GF51 YRW, 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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GF51 YRW is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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