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GX52 DDO

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

145,999 mi
Last recorded145,999 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 DDO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2025 145,999 miles

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 144,710 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 144,710 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 142,542 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 141,093 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 141,085 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 139,432 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 137,458 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 132,978 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 129,260 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 125,355 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 120,209 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 116,413 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 111,866 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 106,714 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 101,134 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 96,298 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake 22% inballance

Pass 9 Oct 2009 90,313 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 90,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 85,865 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 85,862 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 79,615 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 74,930 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 67,317 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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GX52 DDO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GX52 DDO, 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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GX52 DDO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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