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GL52 GYZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,051 mi
Last recorded185,051 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 GYZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 185,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 177,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion seal weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 167,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has slight weep of oil from possibly pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner sills both sides have surface corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2022 153,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills, just surface at present

Fail 9 Nov 2022 153,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills, just surface at present

Pass 16 Nov 2021 138,865 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 126,953 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 121,480 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack bushes

Rear Brake back plates in poor condition

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 111,420 miles

Nearside Front tyre- perished and cracking inner side wall

Offside Front tyre- wearing inner edge

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 111,314 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sub frame suspension chassis surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2018 105,123 miles

slight corrosion on suspension

Fail 31 Jan 2018 105,123 miles

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

slight corrosion on suspension

Pass 20 Feb 2017 100,262 miles

Offside Front tyre worn heavily inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2017 100,262 miles

Offside Front tyre worn heavily inner edge

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit deep cracks inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 92,224 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit deep cracks inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 88,122 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 83,528 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

n/s/f tyre splitting on inner sidewall close to cords

Pass 25 Jan 2013 78,360 miles

light scratches to windscreen

nearside rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Pass 15 Dec 2011 73,878 miles

exhaust system rusty

rear brake pads getting low

slight distortion to offside front brake disc

Pass 30 Dec 2010 67,174 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2009 65,206 miles

slight moveement steering rack mounting bushes

under body trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2008 59,817 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

under body trays fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2008 59,817 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

under body trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2007 52,622 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 44,673 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 36,007 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 GYZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL52 GYZ, 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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GL52 GYZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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