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GY02 RBO

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,254 mi
Last recorded81,254 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 RBO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 81,254 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 78,472 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 76,449 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 76,446 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 74,230 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 72,783 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 71,912 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 69,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 67,294 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 64,636 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 60,434 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 57,556 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 54,135 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 50,682 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 48,815 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,031 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 41,402 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 27,200 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 32,720 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 32,667 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 5 Jun 2006 27,612 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside

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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GY02 RBO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GY02 RBO, 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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GY02 RBO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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