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GF52 RYG

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

244,519 mi
Last recorded244,519 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 244,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished and cracked

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 238,000 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 19 Aug 2014 232,411 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Offside rear tyre low pressure

Oil Leak

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2013 217,742 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2013 217,742 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2012 199,625 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 199,605 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2011 178,447 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 165,534 miles

Nail in rear tyre

R/O/S brake disc inner face starting to corrode

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 165,531 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

F/N/S brake disc scored and pads worn thin due to binding brake

Nail in rear tyre

R/O/S brake disc inner face starting to corrode

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 154,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 154,471 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 139,748 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 119,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 107,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 93,257 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 93,257 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 RYG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF52 RYG registered?

GF52 RYG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is GF52 RYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 RYG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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