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GX02 SWC

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,468 mi
Last recorded107,468 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 107,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

general corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2022 102,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

general corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 99,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2021 99,098 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2020 95,443 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 94,841 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 94,841 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 93,760 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 92,998 miles

Age cracks on all tyres.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 92,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 30 Sep 2015 89,883 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 86,960 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,616 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 20 Aug 2013 81,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2012 74,098 miles

n/s wiper rubber split

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

rear brake discs inner surfaces in poor condition

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,367 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 57,566 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,138 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 46,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 34,255 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 28,410 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,331 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,787 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 SWC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SWC, 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 SWC registered?

GX02 SWC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is GX02 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX02 SWC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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