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GX52 UTZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,815 mi
Last recorded120,815 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 UTZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 120,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre on limit

both front tyres on limit

brake pads appear low

Pass 6 Jun 2015 112,170 miles

all tyres on / near limits

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2012 99,190 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 85,316 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 84,862 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 84,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 73,429 miles

O/S engine mount perishing.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 63,454 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 52,987 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 34,148 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 26,640 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 26,640 miles

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

Offside Front 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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GX52 UTZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UTZ, 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 GX52 UTZ registered?

GX52 UTZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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