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GV02 DZU

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,196 mi
Last recorded105,196 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 DZU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 105,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 105,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting - outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 92,611 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 90,198 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 87,147 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 84,316 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 81,208 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 81,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 77,983 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 71,394 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on legal limit. Borderline pass/fail (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 71,362 miles

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

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on legal limit. Borderline pass/fail (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 64,886 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 55,388 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 52,635 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 43,268 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 35,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 30,657 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 26,109 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 15,622 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 19,460 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 19,452 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 DZU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GV02 DZU, 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 DZU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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