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GP02 KCO

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

64,145 mi
Last recorded64,145 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP02 KCO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 64,145 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has got some cuts on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 64,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has got some cuts on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 61,982 miles

Nearside Rear suspension sub frame mounting point cups corroded

Offside Rear suspension sub frame mounting point metal cups corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2024 61,982 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear suspension sub frame mounting point cups corroded

Offside Rear suspension sub frame mounting point metal cups corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 57,771 miles

Nearside Front windscreen has small chip

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 51,841 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

The front suspension components are corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 45,885 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall is perishing

Offside Front wheel is binding slightly

front suspension components are corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 41,095 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 40,336 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 39,236 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 37,984 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 36,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 35,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,737 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 31,463 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 31,463 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,059 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 28,465 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 26,340 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,640 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 20,721 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 17,532 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 13,742 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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GP02 KCO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GP02 KCO, 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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GP02 KCO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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