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GN52 BMV

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,431 mi
Last recorded148,431 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 BMV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 148,431 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres are cracked and perished on their inner edges no plys or cords exposed

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge near to cords

offside rear disc pitted on inner and scored on outer but not seriosly weakened

rear pads fitted to scored discs

Fail 28 Apr 2017 148,012 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge near to cords

offside rear disc pitted on inner and scored on outer but not seriosly weakened

Pass 28 Apr 2016 128,914 miles

N/S/R tyre worn smooth on inside and outside and has nail in it

Fail 28 Apr 2016 128,914 miles

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

N/S/R tyre worn smooth on inside and outside and has nail in it

Pass 30 Apr 2015 120,902 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres have cuts to the outer sidewalss no plys or cords exposed

both rear tyres have wear to the inner edges

Fail 30 Apr 2015 120,902 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres have cuts to the outer sidewalss no plys or cords exposed

both rear tyres have wear to the inner edges

Pass 6 May 2014 113,447 miles
Fail 4 May 2014 113,379 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 105,879 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade torn at ends

o/s wiper blade torn at ends

Pass 1 May 2012 94,805 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)

Pass 5 May 2011 85,370 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 73,943 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 62,429 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 53,622 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 49,334 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 49,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 42,924 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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GN52 BMV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GN52 BMV, 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 GN52 BMV registered?

GN52 BMV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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