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GV52 PLJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,960 mi
Last recorded107,960 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 107,960 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 102,469 miles

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

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

Oil leak rear differential ()

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 2 Dec 2017 102,465 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak rear differential ()

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 3 Dec 2016 93,820 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 75,203 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 75,201 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 80,530 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 71,769 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 65,974 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 65,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 49,952 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 55,588 miles

Near Side Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 49,099 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 44,015 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 38,726 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 33,761 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 29,295 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 PLJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PLJ, 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 PLJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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