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GN52 OYM

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,900 mi
Last recorded152,900 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 OYM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 152,900 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2019 151,498 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 140,906 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 129,180 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 122,021 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 112,181 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 112,181 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,140 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 41,140 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 93,511 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 93,511 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 37,994 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 79,443 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/rear disc inner face rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2010 72,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake travel slightly high

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear registration plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 15 Jun 2010 72,329 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake travel slightly high

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear registration plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 1 Dec 2008 55,101 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007

Nearside Rear 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 5 Dec 2006 33,512 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 33,512 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 24,919 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 OYM is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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