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GX02 CFS

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,544 mi
Last recorded104,544 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 CFS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2019 104,544 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure both rear subframe mount bush securing plates corroded and weak (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various areas of corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 10 Oct 2018 101,505 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

strong advise various areas of corrosion to rear sub-frame/suspension components

Pass 11 Oct 2017 98,776 miles

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

advise both front tyres on approx 3mm

various areas of corrosion to rear sub-frame

Fail 10 Oct 2017 98,776 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

advise both front tyres on approx 3mm

various areas of corrosion to rear sub-frame

Pass 11 Oct 2016 95,649 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing low on approx 2.5mm

unable to clearly see rear brake pad thickness

Pass 14 Oct 2015 92,277 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre on approx 3mm

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2014 88,664 miles

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 85,343 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 80,954 miles

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

advise park brake travel

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

strong advise nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge-devoid of tread (advise tracking check)

strong advise nearside rear tyre is on the 1.6mm limit

Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,508 miles

advise park brake travel

nearside rear tyre worn on edges of tread

unable to check rear brake pads thickness

Fail 16 Sep 2011 77,432 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges of tread

unable to check rear brake pads thickness

Pass 17 Sep 2010 74,102 miles

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

front brake pads approx 60% worn

nearside rear tyre on approx 2.5mm

unable to see rear brake pad thickness

Pass 11 Sep 2009 70,605 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 70,602 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 67,529 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 67,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,591 miles

rear tyres worn to limits

Pass 21 Aug 2006 47,114 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 42,898 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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GX02 CFS is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GX02 CFS, 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 GX02 CFS registered?

GX02 CFS is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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