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GV52 PUF

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,474 mi
Last recorded158,474 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2022 158,474 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 149,301 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 149,301 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 142,242 miles

travel in footbrake

wear on front brake discs

Fail 17 Nov 2017 142,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

travel in footbrake

wear on front brake discs

Pass 18 Nov 2016 134,250 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON INNER FACES - STRONGLY ADVISE TO BE REPLACED

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGES

HEADLAMP LENSES STARTING TO FADE/DETERIORATE - SLIGHTLY REDUCING LIGHT OUTPUT

REAR TYRES WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGES & OFFSIDE CRACKING ON INNER SIDEWALL - ADVISE TO BE REP[LACED

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK REAR BRAKE PADS

Fail 14 Nov 2016 134,219 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON INNER FACES - STRONGLY ADVISE TO BE REPLACED

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGES

HEADLAMP LENSES STARTING TO FADE/DETERIORATE - SLIGHTLY REDUCING LIGHT OUTPUT

REAR TYRES WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGES & OFFSIDE CRACKING ON INNER SIDEWALL - ADVISE TO BE REP[LACED

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK REAR BRAKE PADS

Pass 14 Nov 2015 126,799 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 126,799 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 119,608 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to split

rear brake discs corroding on inner faces - unable to visually check brake pads

Fail 4 Nov 2014 119,604 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s wiper blade starting to split

rear brake discs corroding on inner faces - unable to visually check brake pads

Pass 8 Nov 2013 110,693 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2013 110,564 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine man. light on

Pass 22 Nov 2012 104,026 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 98,687 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 98,687 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 93,181 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 80,848 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 69,343 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 69,343 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 54,244 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 38,225 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 24,998 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 PUF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 PUF, 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 PUF registered?

GV52 PUF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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