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GX52 VLC

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,170 mi
Last recorded121,170 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 121,170 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2017 114,594 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 114,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 109,678 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 109,678 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside track rod end split pin missing

offside track rod end split pin missing

Pass 7 Dec 2015 99,913 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 94,500 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 90,503 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 90,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 86,200 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 82,618 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 82,618 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 79,212 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 74,401 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 56,121 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 33,457 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 33,456 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 24,313 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 24,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 VLC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GX52 VLC, 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 VLC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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