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GY52 FZR

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,362 mi
Last recorded140,362 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 FZR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 140,362 miles

Engine management light on

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 140,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine management light on

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 133,756 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 127,017 miles

Crack in screen

Fail 19 Jul 2018 127,017 miles

Crack in screen

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 118,438 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 107,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear brake discs badly rusted on inner face

Pass 24 Aug 2015 100,716 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

Rear brake imbalance of 10%

Fail 6 Aug 2015 100,620 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 93,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level low

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2013 85,606 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2013 85,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Nearside and offside rear brake discs badly pitted

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 78,113 miles

Item removed from driver's view prior to test

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 72,208 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 72,208 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,510 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 57,475 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 50,354 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 39,202 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 30,811 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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GY52 FZR is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY52 FZR, 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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GY52 FZR is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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