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GU52 FEV

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

144,022 mi
Last recorded144,022 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 FEV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 144,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner/outer sills previously been repaired. both inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 132,032 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 130,269 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 124,621 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 124,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 124,123 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 121,217 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 118,666 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2017 113,623 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 106,219 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

items hanging removed from mirror - obscuring the view of the road

Fail 16 Mar 2016 106,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

items hanging removed from mirror - obscuring the view of the road

Pass 28 Jan 2015 98,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre has a cruck on outer side wall

Pass 15 Jan 2014 90,256 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 90,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 85,573 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 80,753 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 75,710 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 70,548 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 65,178 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 59,264 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 57,835 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 51,130 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 42,722 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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GU52 FEV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green 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 GU52 FEV, 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 GU52 FEV registered?

GU52 FEV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is GU52 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 FEV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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