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GV52 VCF

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,818 mi
Last recorded127,818 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 VCF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 127,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone outer bush/mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone outer bush/mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rear subframe mounting and stabilizer bar excessivly corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rear subframe mounting and stabilizer bar excessively corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake disc shields corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2024 125,724 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear brake disc shields corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2024 125,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake disc shields/backing plates corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2023 123,305 miles

offside and nearside rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2023 123,298 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

offside and nearside rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 120,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension components corroded throughout

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 115,526 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 113,591 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 113,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 111,406 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 111,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2018 104,600 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edge

n/s/f tyre valve slightly perished

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre valve slightly perished

Fail 9 May 2018 104,600 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edge

n/s/f tyre valve slightly perished

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 11 May 2017 97,305 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 89,540 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 89,540 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 82,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light does not illuminate

Fail 15 May 2015 82,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light does not illuminate

Pass 8 May 2014 75,824 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 17 May 2013 68,615 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 68,615 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 59,564 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 51,443 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,840 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 34,646 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,510 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 20,475 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 VCF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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