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GV52 GOC

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,572 mi
Last recorded128,572 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 GOC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 128,572 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 126,979 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 126,251 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 125,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 124,063 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 123,872 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 123,690 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 123,506 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 123,482 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 122,867 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 122,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Nov 2016 122,679 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Dec 2015 122,395 miles

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 10 Dec 2015 50,669 miles

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

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

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 20 Nov 2014 121,576 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 118,573 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 114,585 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 109,904 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 104,815 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 100,397 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 95,569 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 95,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

high handbrake travel

Pass 28 Nov 2007 91,174 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 79,214 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)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 79,214 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GOC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GOC, 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 GOC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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