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GV02 DZH

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,175 mi
Last recorded125,175 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 DZH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 125,175 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 125,482 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 123,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 120,738 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 113,024 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2017 103,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 103,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 92,496 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 81,063 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 73,252 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 66,396 miles

offside rear brake disc inner face pitted

Fail 10 Sep 2013 66,335 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside rear brake disc inner face pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2012 60,451 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,882 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 48,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,127 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 42,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 38,419 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 May 2008 33,044 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 May 2008 33,044 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2007 27,568 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 22,706 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 17,919 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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GV02 DZH 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 73.9%.

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 GV02 DZH, 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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GV02 DZH is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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