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GY52 LKU

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,044 mi
Last recorded132,044 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 LKU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 132,044 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted at time of test

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 125,011 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 125,011 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 120,555 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 118,509 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 118,509 miles

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

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

front tyres worn to approx 2mm and badly worn inside edges

Pass 28 Sep 2012 109,880 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 102,426 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 102,426 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 93,683 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 84,927 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 72,821 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 72,820 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2007 61,227 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 48,068 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 33,406 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 LKU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LKU, 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 GY52 LKU registered?

GY52 LKU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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