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GN52 YPC

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

129,276 mi
Last recorded129,276 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 YPC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 129,276 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 127,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 124,918 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 123,383 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 119,044 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 112,658 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 112,527 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 107,841 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 104,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 100,220 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 95,976 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 91,549 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 82,617 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 74,669 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 65,706 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 60,675 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 56,141 miles

both front discs heavily lipped

n/s/r light outer lens smashed , but no white light shown

wipers smear slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2008 50,878 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 47,370 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 YPC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 GN52 YPC, 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 YPC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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