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GY02 VAX

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,672 mi
Last recorded98,672 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 VAX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2015 98,672 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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 91,352 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 91,351 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 86,071 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2012 80,726 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 78,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear inner brake discs surface severely pitted

Pass 25 Jul 2011 78,725 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear inner brake discs surface severely pitted

Pass 17 Dec 2009 69,140 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 69,140 miles

Nearside 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 59,993 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 53,083 miles

Both nearside tyres have damage to outer walls

Offside front wheelarch cover in secure

Pass 4 Jul 2006 39,607 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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GY02 VAX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY02 VAX, 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 GY02 VAX registered?

GY02 VAX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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