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GV52 FBE

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

164,086 mi
Last recorded164,086 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 FBE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 164,086 miles

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 23 Mar 2023 157,475 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 157,475 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 142,286 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 142,286 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 134,193 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 121,180 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 114,541 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2015 114,541 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2014 104,079 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 97,223 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 85,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 77,022 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 67,947 miles

front brake discs heavily lipped

front brake pads low

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2009 56,943 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 45,511 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 35,761 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 24,525 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 18,628 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 FBE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FBE, 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 GV52 FBE registered?

GV52 FBE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is GV52 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 FBE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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