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GV52 GVF

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

139,248 mi
Last recorded139,248 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 GVF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 139,248 miles

Nearside Front Age related sidewall cracking on nearside front tyre.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge, and extensive age related sidewall cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to limit, with treadface cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 139,248 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor is extensively corroded, and weakened. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear wheel arch/ sill areas corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Age related sidewall cracking on nearside front tyre.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge, and extensive age related sidewall cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot losing grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to limit, with treadface cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 138,156 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs in poor condition (inner faces). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow near cat. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre has age related cracking, and worn close to limit.

Fail 24 Mar 2023 138,156 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor corroded at rear subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear side valance area corroded near rear subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs in poor condition (inner faces). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow near cat. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre has age related cracking, and worn close to limit.

Pass 18 Mar 2022 137,077 miles

Extensive advanced surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Front tyres have splits/ cracks in sidewalls.

Fail 17 Mar 2022 137,077 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps aim high. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear discs have excessive runout. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Extensive advanced surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Front tyres have splits/ cracks in sidewalls.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lenses deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 136,495 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 135,842 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 135,842 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 130,044 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 130,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 124,606 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 11 Mar 2017 118,434 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 118,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 111,386 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both front tyres perished and cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 111,386 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both front tyres perished and cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 101,416 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 101,416 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 94,033 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 85,095 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 85,095 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 76,284 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 71,155 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 60,348 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 55,720 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 55,720 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 47,492 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 41,411 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 31,393 miles

nearside rear tyre near 1.6mm legal limit.

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 GVF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 GV52 GVF, 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 GVF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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