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GX52 VPA

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,310 mi
Last recorded192,310 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 192,310 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight image poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlight image poor

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 192,310 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front headlight image poor

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlight image poor

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 176,746 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

noise from o/s/r wheel

Fail 23 May 2018 176,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

noise from o/s/r wheel

Pass 29 Apr 2017 166,918 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2016 161,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 May 2016 161,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2015 146,452 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 146,424 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 128,740 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 124,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear light unit damaged

offside rear light unit has tape partially covering light but not obstructing view

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2012 116,382 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r light unit has slight damage

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2011 107,925 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 107,925 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 95,875 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 84,298 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 84,298 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 71,049 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 61,494 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,813 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 VPA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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