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GV51 OWU

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,364 mi
Last recorded90,364 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 OWU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2025 90,364 miles

Lower Under trays fitted obscuring components

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 76,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 71,186 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 69,678 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 68,151 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 67,092 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 65,676 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 65,130 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 64,458 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 63,075 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 61,244 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 59,055 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

advise all four tyres wearing on inner edges

advise minor accident damage to n/s/f wing

Pass 13 Jan 2012 55,806 miles

n/s wiper rubber split

small cut to o/s/r tyre outer side wall cord not exposed

Pass 14 Jan 2011 51,969 miles

advise all tyres wearing on edges

advise rear brake discs pitted

advise slight play in front steering joints

Pass 4 Jan 2010 48,878 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 43,520 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 36,821 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 29,643 miles

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

advise all four tyres starting to perish

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2006 21,194 miles

oil leak

rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

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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GV51 OWU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GV51 OWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV51 OWU registered?

GV51 OWU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is GV51 OWU safe to buy?

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