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GV51 ZXU

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,238 mi
Last recorded144,238 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 144,238 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 143,790 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2025 142,925 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 130,057 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 127,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 121,093 miles

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))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 108,973 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 99,148 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 95,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre has been run underinflated and may have caused internal sidewall damage

Offside Rear Inner sidewall starting to split

Fail 25 Nov 2016 95,889 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has been run underinflated and may have caused internal sidewall damage

Offside Rear Inner sidewall starting to split

Pass 28 Nov 2015 90,958 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 90,911 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2014 85,390 miles

BOTH REAR SHOC KERS DAMP, O/S/F BRAKE BINDING AND FRONT PADS GETTING LOW, BOTH REAR CALLAPERS DAMP, N/S/F CALAPER DAMP, N/S/R TYRE CRACKED.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 78,984 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 76,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 73,902 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 73,902 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 729,940 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 71,083 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 67,425 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 63,148 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge - windscreen obstruction ( sat nav )

Fail 22 Jan 2007 53,365 miles

20% inbalance accross front brakes

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

power steering rack damp

rear brake pads low

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake disc inner face

Pass 22 Jan 2007 53,365 miles

power steering rack damp

rear brake pads low

20% inbalance accross front brakes

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake disc inner face

Pass 2 Feb 2006 44,672 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 ZXU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ZXU, 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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What year was GV51 ZXU registered?

GV51 ZXU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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