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GK02 VRE

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,176 mi
Last recorded138,176 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 VRE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 138,176 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front fog lights not working

Fail 5 Jan 2016 138,176 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

front fog lights not working

Pass 3 Nov 2014 119,112 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 114,317 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Fail 21 Feb 2014 114,317 miles

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

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2013 104,918 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 104,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 93,840 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

transmission oil keak at cooler

Fail 15 Feb 2012 93,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

transmission oil keak at cooler

Pass 8 Feb 2011 86,633 miles

Child seat fitted on nearside rear unable to inspect adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

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

Plastic sills fitted front to rear

Fail 8 Feb 2011 86,633 miles

Child seat fitted on nearside rear unable to inspect adult belt

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

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

Plastic sills fitted front to rear

Pass 17 Feb 2010 78,621 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 74,952 miles

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)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 74,952 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 67,315 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 67,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2007 51,630 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 51,630 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 37,108 miles

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)

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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GK02 VRE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GK02 VRE, 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 GK02 VRE registered?

GK02 VRE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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