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GX02 RMG

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,560 mi
Last recorded115,560 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2016 115,560 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2016 115,560 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 107,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2015 107,840 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2014 91,302 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,399 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 77,399 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 68,456 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,456 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,475 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 59,475 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 53,417 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 May 2009 47,115 miles

Front number plate cracked but not too excess at present.

Fail 1 May 2009 47,115 miles

Front number plate cracked but not too excess at present.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 42,955 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 36,600 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 31,132 miles

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

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 RMG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RMG, 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 RMG registered?

GX02 RMG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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