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GN52 BOJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,544 mi
Last recorded138,544 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 138,544 miles

Rear Lower spare wheel well corroded and holed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 138,544 miles

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

Rear Lower spare wheel well corroded and holed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 126,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 114,937 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres appear to be fitted in an adverse way

Fail 24 Oct 2014 114,937 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres appear to be fitted in an adverse way

Pass 10 Dec 2013 103,438 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 103,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 92,544 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 92,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 86,575 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 80,833 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 76,479 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 71,463 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 65,639 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 54,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 54,172 miles

Offside Rear 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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GN52 BOJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BOJ, 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 BOJ registered?

GN52 BOJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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