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GU52 TKY

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,321 mi
Last recorded149,321 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 TKY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 149,321 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))

Inner both inner sills have surface rust

Outer both outer sills have surface rust

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment some adjustment needed on handbrake (1.1.18 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 147,920 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 147,914 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 147,905 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 147,900 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside windscreen wiper split

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre low pressure

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 143,330 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play strong advisory (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 135,026 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 135,026 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 127,428 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 115,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 115,309 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 107,496 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 101,826 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 94,638 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 87,629 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 69,835 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 57,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 48,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TKY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GU52 TKY, 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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GU52 TKY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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