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GJ52 SYE

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

140,830 mi
Last recorded140,830 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 SYE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 140,830 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 140,830 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 134,155 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F lower rear wishbone bushes are deteriorated but no excessive play

N/S/R and O/S/R outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2016 128,090 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 118,178 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 114,808 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 110,746 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 105,824 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 101,118 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 91,840 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 79,981 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 66,134 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 51,799 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 36,047 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 32,182 miles

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

rear seat belts not checked due to child seat fitted

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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GJ52 SYE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GJ52 SYE, 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 GJ52 SYE registered?

GJ52 SYE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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