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GX52 VLN

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,222 mi
Last recorded112,222 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 112,222 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Spare unchecked

Fail 3 Jan 2017 112,158 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Spare unchecked

Pass 31 Dec 2015 105,886 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nailed

Fail 30 Dec 2015 105,886 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both nearside & offside (8.2.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nailed

Pass 20 Dec 2014 99,086 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 99,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 90,249 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 82,208 miles

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

rear registration plate deteriorated but likely to be misread

Fail 26 Nov 2012 82,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear registration plate deteriorated but likely to be misread

Pass 22 Nov 2011 73,907 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 73,907 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

front brake pads low

offside front tyre worn on edge

small cut offside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 23 Nov 2010 60,167 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 60,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

rear numberplate slight fading

Pass 23 Nov 2009 47,227 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2009 47,227 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2008 41,236 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2007 35,127 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2006 29,633 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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GX52 VLN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VLN, 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 VLN registered?

GX52 VLN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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