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GJ02 VNY

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,157 mi
Last recorded75,157 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 VNY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 75,157 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 75,157 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 71,818 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 66,930 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 63,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 59,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion in various places

Pass 18 Mar 2019 57,291 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 51,520 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not operating

Pass 7 Mar 2017 42,880 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 41,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 41,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,364 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

cut to outer sidewall n/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,151 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 38,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 35,573 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,837 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,226 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

O/s/f tyre has cuts to outer side wall

Offside Front 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 28 Mar 2011 30,226 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

O/s/f tyre has cuts to outer side wall

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 27,358 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,217 miles

Damage to front and rear bumpers,also os/r door and wing

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,791 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 14,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,187 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 10,632 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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GJ02 VNY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 GJ02 VNY, 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 GJ02 VNY registered?

GJ02 VNY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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