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GV51 OWX

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,900 mi
Last recorded101,900 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 OWX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 101,900 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INNER SURFACE. (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front NAIL IN TYRE TREAD AREA.

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INNER SURFACE. (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 83,991 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 83,986 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 76,886 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,216 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 69,216 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2011 53,234 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 53,234 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 49,569 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 49,569 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 45,197 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 40,164 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 35,694 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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GV51 OWX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV51 OWX, 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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GV51 OWX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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