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GX52 YZC

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,408 mi
Last recorded152,408 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 152,408 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 140,482 miles

Bonnet stay insecure

Both front suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated

Both rear tyre close to legal limit (just ok for mot test)

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge and worn close to legal limit (just ok for mot test)

Offside headlight dimmer than nearside

Offside rear lens cracked and damage to offside rear bumper

Rear brake pads low

Slight cut in nearside front outer tyre sidewall

Fail 27 Jun 2016 140,482 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Bonnet stay insecure

Both front suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated

Both rear tyre close to legal limit (just ok for mot test)

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge and worn close to legal limit (just ok for mot test)

Offside headlight dimmer than nearside

Offside rear lens cracked and damage to offside rear bumper

Rear brake pads low

Slight cut in nearside front outer tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2015 131,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 126,339 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 126,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 120,992 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 114,986 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 114,986 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 105,001 miles

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

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)

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

wipers worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 96,701 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 96,519 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 89,392 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 73,746 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 62,377 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 48,054 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 YZC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YZC, 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 YZC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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