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GX52 VNS

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,554 mi
Last recorded107,554 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 VNS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 107,554 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 103,026 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 88,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

unable to fully examine underside of vehicle due to underbody plastic trims being fitted

Pass 28 May 2012 77,484 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 77,470 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 74,290 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 67,962 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 59,692 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 52,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 52,761 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 44,594 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 36,033 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 32,601 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 VNS is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GX52 VNS, 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 VNS registered?

GX52 VNS is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is GX52 VNS safe to buy?

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