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GY52 USG

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,664 mi
Last recorded51,664 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 USG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 51,664 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

underbody corroded but not seriously weakened front to back

Fail 15 Oct 2025 51,636 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 51,626 miles

Nearside Front brake is binding close to excess

Pass 3 Jan 2018 51,612 miles

Nearside Front brake is binding close to excess

battery insecure but unlikely to fall from its mounting or short

Pass 2 Nov 2016 51,593 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 51,589 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 51,571 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Oct 2014 51,553 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Oct 2013 51,518 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,388 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2011 50,937 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 49,987 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 49,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,486 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 48,485 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/f tyre starting to perrish

Pass 28 Feb 2009 46,010 miles

front pads getting low

rear pads appear low

Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,610 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 24,199 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 18,308 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 18,302 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge and starting to perish

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 USG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green 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 USG, 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 USG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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