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GX02 FZF

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,143 mi
Last recorded156,143 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 FZF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 156,143 miles

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Pass 5 Jan 2018 150,962 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 145,608 miles

Both front wheels have slight bind

Fail 23 Dec 2016 145,608 miles

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

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

Both front wheels have slight bind

Pass 2 May 2015 139,150 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 10 May 2014 125,214 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges,

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 10 May 2014 125,214 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges,

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

Fail 11 May 2013 113,419 miles

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

slight movement in steering rack bushes.

Pass 11 May 2013 113,419 miles

slight movement in steering rack bushes.

Fail 19 May 2012 101,362 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 101,362 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 95,214 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 94,930 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 88,219 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 77,355 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 65,136 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 51,488 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 39,326 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 39,326 miles

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

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

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 FZF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 FZF, 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 FZF registered?

GX02 FZF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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