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GV52 FBC

2002 Lexus IS200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,002 mi
Last recorded121,002 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 FBC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 121,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 121,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 119,531 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 115,934 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under covers fitted at the time of test, unable to visually inspect some components

Pass 9 Nov 2018 109,815 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 99,566 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 88,486 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 80,942 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted and seat belt not fully inspected

Fail 12 Nov 2015 80,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted and seat belt not fully inspected

Pass 7 Nov 2014 75,271 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 75,271 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2013 69,302 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn low outer raised edge

rear tyres badly worn inner raised edges

Pass 29 Oct 2012 62,896 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Oct 2012 62,791 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

cuts in nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 27 Oct 2011 55,902 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,045 miles

o/s front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,631 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 42,536 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 37,177 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 29,655 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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GV52 FBC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GV52 FBC, 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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GV52 FBC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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