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GV51 ZXK

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,531 mi
Last recorded161,531 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 ZXK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 161,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

slight bind on o/s/r hand brake

underside components covered

Fail 25 Oct 2019 161,520 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

underside components covered

Pass 25 Oct 2018 151,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

some under side components covered

Pass 31 Oct 2017 142,429 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 130,274 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 121,428 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 113,124 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 113,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 106,436 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 2 Oct 2012 98,723 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 98,723 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 90,758 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 90,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 81,637 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 73,524 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 63,436 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 53,477 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 42,488 miles

O/S/F tyre side wall damaged.

Fail 2 Sep 2006 42,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre side wall damaged.

Pass 9 Jan 2006 36,101 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 ZXK is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXK, 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 ZXK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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