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GK51 UCC

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,561 mi
Last recorded133,561 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 UCC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 133,561 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 128,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Uneven wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 128,649 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Uneven wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 123,649 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Shoulder 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 123,318 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Shoulder 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 115,351 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 109,479 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Product on lens, both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear fog lights have product on lenses. No effect on emitted light

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance, N/S/R may need adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Protective shields not allowing a full underbody inspection

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Product on lens, both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 109,479 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Product on lens, both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front and rear fog lights have product on lenses. No effect on emitted light

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance, N/S/R may need adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Protective shields not allowing a full underbody inspection

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Product on lens, both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 100,809 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 100,803 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension arm outer bush slight lift

Pass 5 Feb 2019 96,377 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 96,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 92,534 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 86,083 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 80,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit gash in cords no ply or bulges at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 70,384 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 66,361 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 61,746 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 57,065 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 53,100 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 48,336 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 43,227 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 38,572 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 33,806 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 28,330 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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GK51 UCC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK51 UCC, 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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GK51 UCC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 January 2002.

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