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GV02 VKN

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

180,215 mi
Last recorded180,215 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 180,215 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 177,738 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 175,349 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 175,311 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 162,472 miles

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

both rear tyres inner sidewalls perishing

Fail 5 Feb 2016 162,472 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres inner sidewalls perishing

Fail 22 Jan 2015 155,398 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2015 155,398 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 150,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 145,085 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 145,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 137,869 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 137,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear discs worn

Fail 1 Nov 2010 134,611 miles

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

both rear discs rusting

offside front wiper slight smearing

Pass 1 Nov 2010 134,611 miles

both rear discs rusting

offside front wiper slight smearing

Pass 19 Oct 2009 127,020 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 114,284 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 103,228 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 90,693 miles

underbody shields fitted

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 VKN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VKN, 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 VKN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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