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GL52 GVT

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,642 mi
Last recorded144,642 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 GVT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 144,642 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 131,306 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 131,282 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both brake backplates are corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 128,363 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 122,856 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 112,719 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 101,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside rear brake discs badly pitted and corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 101,407 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside rear brake discs badly pitted and corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 92,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 92,374 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 82,485 miles

2 x rear child seats fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2010 76,557 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 70,201 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 70,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 60,708 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 60,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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 24 Mar 2007 50,704 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,804 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 40,539 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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GL52 GVT 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 73.7%.

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 GL52 GVT, 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 GL52 GVT registered?

GL52 GVT is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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