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GY52 WZN

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

121,484 mi
Last recorded121,484 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 WZN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 121,484 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 118,146 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 115,467 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 112,505 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 109,557 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 103,170 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 103,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 96,663 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 85,042 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 85,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 74,165 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 74,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 66,188 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 56,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 47,099 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded on the inside

Pass 7 Jan 2014 36,813 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Nov 2012 19,723 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 17,829 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 15,340 miles

cracks in rear tyre treads

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2010 15,048 miles

NO BRAKE FLUID LEAKS FOUND! BUT ALL CALIPERS FLUID CONTAMINATED !?

Pass 25 Sep 2009 14,079 miles

cracks in front tyre treads

Pass 27 Sep 2008 12,981 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 11,176 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 10,120 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 8,343 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 WZN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 GY52 WZN, 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 WZN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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