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GP51 GYF

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,118 mi
Last recorded139,118 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 GYF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 139,118 miles

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

slight play in rear offside and nearside rear hub lower bushes

Fail 24 May 2016 139,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in rear offside and nearside rear hub lower bushes

Pass 13 Jun 2015 131,932 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 122,767 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 122,738 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 115,795 miles

offside rear tyre inner-wall damaged/cracked

Fail 5 Jun 2013 115,783 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre inner-wall damaged/cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2012 108,948 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 108,826 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 102,280 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 102,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 94,819 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 78,496 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 May 2008 78,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 64,399 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 50,770 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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GP51 GYF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GP51 GYF, 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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GP51 GYF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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