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GF52 EOP

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,556 mi
Last recorded141,556 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 EOP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 141,556 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 132,551 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 132,548 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2017 121,788 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre worn outer edge and offside

Nearside Rear tyre perished and offside

Offside Front inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre perished

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 116,661 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 114,327 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2014 111,085 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 111,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has small cracks in tread area - no cords visible

Pass 15 Jan 2013 107,534 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

offside front brake binding

Pass 16 Jan 2012 101,216 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner braking surface

Fail 16 Jan 2012 101,216 miles

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

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner braking surface

Pass 14 Jan 2011 95,907 miles

nearside headlamp top mounting bracket partially broken

Pass 21 Jan 2010 92,787 miles

both front yres have slight wear on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2010 92,787 miles

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

both front yres have slight wear on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2009 86,337 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 84,404 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 64,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 64,356 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)

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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GF52 EOP is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GF52 EOP, 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 GF52 EOP registered?

GF52 EOP is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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