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GY52 ZHO

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,044 mi
Last recorded87,044 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 87,044 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 87,016 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 85,415 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 85,402 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 65,968 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 64,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s rear outer sill slightly corroded

o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2016 64,157 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s rear outer sill slightly corroded

o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 61,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre cracked in treads

Fail 13 Aug 2014 59,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,480 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 57,480 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,452 miles

all under vehicle surface corrosion in places

both front tyres are starting to wear on inside edge

exhaust is corroded

slight cuts in both front tyres

Pass 23 May 2012 52,947 miles

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

whole exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,001 miles

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

both rear brake discs discolouring

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front brake disc discolouring

Pass 23 Apr 2010 43,446 miles

near side front wheel is binding slightly

slight corrosion on off side rear brake disc

Pass 20 May 2009 37,049 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 35,119 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 30,180 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 24,840 miles

offside rear brake disc glazed on inner side

Pass 18 Nov 2005 20,568 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 ZHO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZHO, 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 ZHO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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